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* Touring bikes: Anything above working/general bike sizes and built mainly for touring. | * Touring bikes: Anything above working/general bike sizes and built mainly for touring. | ||
The first company to crack this mold was arguably [[Vincent]]. Designed as a gentleman's touring bike, their model's speed was astounding for days when motorways and freeways didn't exist. However, its handling was basic, and its shortcomings became clear when faced by a motorway - girder forks. | The first company to crack this mold was arguably [[Vincent]]. Designed as a gentleman's touring bike, their model's speed was astounding for days when motorways and freeways didn't exist. However, its handling was basic, and its shortcomings became clear when faced by a motorway - [[girder forks]]. | ||
In the 1960s two bikes were developed which could be both daily commuter as well as weekend racer. These were the first sport bikes. The first was the [[BSA Rocket 3]]/[[Triumph Trident T150]]/[[Triumph Trident T160]], closely followed by the [[Honda CB750K]]. | In the 1960s two bikes were developed which could be both daily commuter as well as weekend racer. These were the first sport bikes. The first was the [[BSA Rocket 3]]/[[Triumph Trident T150]]/[[Triumph Trident T160]], closely followed by the [[Honda CB750K]]. | ||