Actually, Bock is sort of right. It's John Surtees in 1956 or 1957 (Dustbin fairings were banned in GP racing in 1958) riding an MV Augusta, probably the 350, but even the 500 wasn't a big bike.
THAT is part of the rich history of our chosen passion.
Sidenote:
I coveted every single issue of Cycle and Cycle Guide I could thieve from my Pa back in the 60's.
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