Not so much an American dream

“I don’t recognise your bike, but your fez is familiar?” This PR scene is from where else but Hollywood, where the Triumph Speed Twin, complete with ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork, was never popular Stateside.

Though it would have made any journey a lot safer, should the rider offer to take any of his friends with their flowing gowns…!

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The US-spec handlebars and paint scheme stand out, though not as much as the rider’s socks…


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