Gurney Alligator revived with new S&S v-twin Instigator

Remember the Gurney Alligator? It was a radical feet-forward, low-seat concept for a better sportsbike. Despite the theoretical rightness of its design, the Alligator was beset by weirdness — the single-cylinder engine and long wheelbase — and received mixed reviews. Only 36 were ever made. Now, Dan Gurney and his son Justin have made another Alligator, this time powered by a 2032cc S&S air-cooled twin.
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