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Subject: Horsepower jealousy
From: Lawrence Schilling <lchillin@siu.edu>
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:41:33 -0600
Just read an article about the new Honda Blackbird motorcycle, what a piece
of machinery!

1200cc's
162 horsepower 
100 + lbs of torque
190mph off the showroom floor
491 lbs dry weight

Makes our old Triumphs seem even older.  Maybe someone should drop one these
engines in Spitfire!

lchillin
'73 STRag


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