Ah, the motorcycle industry, always finding ways to combine engineering wizardry with a healthy dose of over-the-top horsepower. It’s quite a sight, really – like watching a group of overzealous teenagers at a driving range, but with bikes instead of balls. ‘Safety’ advancements? More like a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card when the inevitable crash happens. Speaking of which, the Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod – what a novel idea, liquid-cooled V-twins! It must’ve been like bringing a smartphone to a medieval village. And Honda Rune, at 118 horsepower, it’s like a racehorse with a limp. But sure, let’s pretend it’s a modern classic. Aprilia Tuono 1000 R, I’m sure it’s a hoot to work on. ‘Reliability is not going to be its strong suit’ – oh, the understatement of the century! Yamaha V-Max, 20 years of the same bike? It’s like a car that’s so classic, it’s already obsolete. Triumph Rocket III? It’s like a muscle car that decided to go to the gym and come back stronger. MV Agusta F4 1000S, a design that hasn’t aged? Maybe it’s just a design that’s stuck in the ’90s. Suzuki Hayabusa, a classic, yes, but you need a treasure map to find an original one. GSX-R1000 (K5)? ‘Finding a K5 Gixxer that hasn’t been ‘modified, customized, or crashed’ – let’s hope you’re not in a hurry! Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R – it’s like a rocket that’s not actually in space. And finally, the ZX-12R, with 190 horsepower and ram air, it’s like trying to break the sound barrier with a bicycle. Talk about speed on a budget!
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