They only won because they were allowed to have twice the engine displacement of the other racers. Surprise, they won... oh wait, it’s not a surprise.
Twins are allowed that to compensate for the multi-cylinder motors’ inherent advantage. That goes back quite a few years now. But, by the same token, all must weigh the same.
Back when we raced two stroke against four, fours were allowed additional engine capacity, as well.
IN OTHER NEWS: Harley ALSO is shedding MV Augusta (which included Cagiva), which they just bought a year ago!
Boy, does this remind me of AMF (1969-1981), and the “Management Group” buyout circa 1981-1986. No more Holiday Ramblers, and more importantly, no more practice bombs or bomb targets, Harley’s fallback cash cow. No more investment in Aermacchi.
Life is beginning to suck...hard! LOL