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* Touring Bikes: anything above that size. Built mainly for touring | * Touring Bikes: anything above that size. Built mainly for touring | ||
The first company to crack this mold was arguably [[Vincent|Vincent Motorcycles]]. Designed as a gentleman's touring bike, their models turn of speed was astounding for days when motorways and freeways didn't exist. However, it's handling was basic, and it's short comings became clear when faced by a motorway - | The first company to crack this mold was arguably [[Vincent|Vincent Motorcycles]]. Designed as a gentleman's touring bike, their models turn of speed was astounding for days when motorways and freeways didn't exist. However, it's handling was basic, and it's short comings became clear when faced by a motorway - girder forks! | ||
Then in the 1960's, two bikes were developed which could be both daily commute as well as weekend racer - these were the first true '''Superbikes'''. The first was the [[BSA Rocket 3]], which was closely followed and overshadowed by the [[Honda CB750K]]. | Then in the 1960's, two bikes were developed which could be both daily commute as well as weekend racer - these were the first true '''Superbikes'''. The first was the [[BSA Rocket 3]], which was closely followed and overshadowed by the [[Honda CB750K]]. |