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Re: World's biggest factory bike engine

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Oldmopars wrote:My question is WHY?
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This from a man who makes the BEST use of a CC ....

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The Boss Hoss company has been producing their 350 & 501 cu/in for years.

Me thinks that's a tad more displacement than Triumph. Rode the 350 (5700 cc) and thought it was a hoot.
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Boss Hoss uses car engines. The Triumph engine is the largest engine specifically designed for a motorcycle.
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Motorcycling is a very personal experience and what we ride is a personal choice. So to me the question would be, "WHY NOT"! I prefer a more vintage bike but I think that Triumph looks pretty good. Looks like Triumph's version of the Ducati Diavel. If you can afford to pay $29K for a Rocket or a Ducati 1198 Panigale and you're not taking food off the table or missing a mortgage payment or putting yourself in debt past your eye balls then buy the bloody thing! I also liked the way it handled the Hayabusa, which is another bike I'd buy if money were no issue. I just need more money and garage space! :lol:
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