Passed my test 1970 as needed to for street cred as first 250cc Honda was quick but needed 650cc bonnie then 750 cc Norton which were proper machine (till I was 17 that is and then 4 wheels was then the necessity)
All my school mates were girlie's and road around on little wheel machines with 175 cc max with many mirrors, lights, and wrought ironwork and funny coats called Parkers
These machines were to slow didn't fit in with my hells angel/rocker lifestyle.
Born again now apparently didn't feel a thing.
Now i have a really big toy