Second-Generation Supercycles

August, 1978

Traditionally, a flagship is the vessel that carries the commander of the fleet. In motorcycling, a flagship is the top-of-the-line bike that embodies state-of-the-art technology, that personifies the spirit and vision of a given corporation. A flagship motorcycle is not a mass-market compromise; it is a special creation for the select few who care enough to appreciate the ultimate--- even when the ultimate is illegal in its country of origin. The national speed limit of Japan is 50 mph. It is a...