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When I was racing my short stroke Triton 500, I did not believe many singles were as fast as it until I rode a good 1962 manx. It wasn't the power, it was the handling. I could ride it around corners much quicker even though it had the same frame. It is about the position of the motor. I think my Triton actually forced me to become a much better rider, however I'm still not good - I know how to crash safely. That is probably all a bad bike can reach you. I once encountered a very good rider on a Gold Star BSA - he gave me a run for my money at Phillip Island . The Triton was all top end power, so I saw him off down one of the long straights.