Yes, there are whole fleets of bikes that are obviously modern remakes of gold stars and manxes and KTT velos, when you look around. Not to mention the cafe versions and bobbers that owners have done to them.
http://farm4.dealernet.com.au/stock/201 ... F1D2ED.jpg
Even modern Royal Enfields apparently appeal to owners because they make the right noises.
And they do it at 40 mph, no need to be doing 140 mph....
And with a whole range of go faster goodies available, can dream of being Mike Hailwood or John Surtees - without breaking the bank or the sound barrier. ???
If it said "Norton" on the tank, how many would be any the wiser ?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AJ9aDihyvkE/S ... G_0306.JPG
"Since I was bored and wasn't riding the bike as it was, so I decided to tinker with it a bit".
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AJ9aDihyvkE/S ... before.JPG
Not sure I like black engines and that wrapped exhaust, but its not my bike...