Before the day of the motorcycle forum or motorcycle message board, motorcycle enthusiast had to write a letter to the editor to get their opinions out. Check out the reader responses to the following article "Eight for the Open Road." Some Harley riders weren't too happy with the results of this particular comparative analysis.
Eight for the Open Road
Comparative Evaluation of Eight Top of the Line intermediate to long range touring motorcycles...
...with regard to quality of workmanship, ergonomics, vibration control, suspension compliance, two-up suitability, acceleration, ease of operation in town and on non interstate roadways, overall noise level, and maintenance and conveniences...
...staff spent a month and a half with each motorcycle.....
Harley-Davidson FLH 1200
Moto Guzzi 850-T Interceptor
Suzuki RE-5 and GT-750M
Honda GL-1000 Gold Wing
Norton 850 Interstate
Kawasaki Z-1B
BMW R90/6
Following the article are the reader responses to the article from a later issue which are also include with purchase of the article.
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