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A normal vertical twin race bike is usually horrible at low revs - 1 because of the cam and the exhaust, 2 because of the high balance factor of the crank. The cam and the exhaust usually start to work at 4000 RPM, and the crank is balanced to run smooth over about 5000 RPM. With a megaphone exhaust 5000 RPM can come with a very big bump. With my 500cc Triton, I was always petrified by the thought of being balked in a corner, At 5000 RPM the bike is usually doing about 60 MPH. If the power falls through the bottom, you still need it to get around the corner. Slip the clutch and everything happens - sideways and often down. You are left with a dilemma at 60 MPH. I can get around corners faster than most because of that bike. Most guys never have to deal with that sort of shit.