The first motorcycle I ever rode was an 80 cubic inch--approx: 1,333 cc flat-head Indian Chief. It was a handfull, with a three speed transmition on the side of the fuel tank, and a foot operated clutch.
          The first time I came to an intersection, I slowed down to stop at a red light and put my foot down, which took it off the clutch, and I shot on through the intersection. But we lived through it and...
          I'm not sure I see what the size of the engine has to do with it, but we do things differently in the colonies.