60 HP doesn't seem an outrageous number to expect with some "race" tuning from a modern 4 valve, liquid cooled, EFI, DOHC, probably "square" bore/stroke design. The original 500cc DB34 Gold Star made about 42 HP and weighed about 420 pounds wet, so the new version isn't too far off that mark, and with electric start, EFI & brakes that work, and most likely "appliance-like reliability" to boot. It's all good sport. If we were actually trying to save money getting from place to place we'd either get a bus pass or a cheap used Kia Rio or Mitsubishi Mirage. Can't wait for a road test/review!
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/BSA/BSA%20DBD34%20GS.htm
All the gimmicks are meaningless if it's a 90ish stroke and won't be good to rev much further than 6000 revs. You want 60hp, make it rev. 9000. Good luck.
Technically efi, electronic ignition is about all i would want. ABS?
You want a safe ride? Get a car.
The fake cooling ribs don't make the bike look any cooler, the huge water tank infront is about as beautiful as the elephant trunk of an header with the added benefit that it can't be removed. Too big and fat, the original was a nimble bike back than with a class leading performance.
It's like comparing Muhammad Ali with an steroid filled junkie such as Arnold Schwazenegger, both look good on the picture. The outcome in the ring would tell a different story.
I just love this kind of f***tards to come out and preach blood sweat and tears.