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Pony Trekker · 08-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Details here...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/360/43...irst-Look.aspx

Thaloc · 08-28-2009, 10:13 AM

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTTT But not for 21k

nighthawker · 08-28-2009, 10:22 AM

not bad for an off brand

snoidoid · 08-28-2009, 10:27 AM

Makes my heart go pit-a-pat, except for the squared-off barrels. That's an aesthetic design flaw that crept into British bikes some decades ago, and detracts from the uniquely-British shapes of the past, which were so organic. The problem with "modern" motorcycle design stemming back three or four decades resulted from the incorporation of large fairings, enabling the designers to just worry about function of the hidden mechanicals, and stop making the working parts beautiful to look at, too. This unfortunate design ethic has "progressed" now to the point that there are many, many bikes with fake parts, such as the "fuel tank" and "air scoops" on the V-Max, which are merely covers for ugly machinery. In my opinion, covers should only be used for protection (e.g., heat shields), or for appropriate aerodynamics. I mean, really, if you like sheet metal so much, buy a car.

holypiston · 08-28-2009, 10:29 AM

That is one sexy Norton.

I remember seeing Kenny Dreer show off his Norton's @ Infineon. I think they wanted around the 20k mark at the time for them. Exclusive, but very non-cookie cutter.

Just drop dead sexy.

dragracer1951 · 08-28-2009, 10:39 AM

I've ridden one of the original proto's. Very close to what this is.
It is a VERY roarty motorcycle.

Pony Trekker · 08-28-2009, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Thaloc

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTTT But not for 21k

At the current exchange rate, it would be $26,000.

gfeero · 08-28-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Pony Trekker

At the current exchange rate, it would be $26,000.

Hmmm, cool Norton or one of many carbon copy tourbikes...? I would be leaning towards the Norton, but my passenger has already stated she would like a full dresser with a heated seat and stereo. Kids these days!

Gwen

KnightReiteR · 08-29-2009, 08:14 AM

Nortons are definately sex on wheels. I had an '87 880 Commando and it was a blast. First bike I rode.

Y2K · 08-29-2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by holypiston

That is one sexy Norton.

I remember seeing Kenny Dreer show off his Norton's @ Infineon. I think they wanted around the 20k mark at the time for them. Exclusive, but very non-cookie cutter.

Just drop dead sexy.

I was sad to see Kenny Dreer fail,would have been cool to have the Snort'n Nortons coming out of Portland.

Y2K · 08-29-2009, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by KnightReiteR

Nortons are definately sex on wheels. I had an '87 880 Commando and it was a blast. First bike I rode.

A Kenny Dreer vintage rebuild?
There really was no '87 Norton otherwise,last production years was '77 and an 850.

magista · 08-29-2009, 08:36 AM

I've always had a soft spot for the Nortons. Gorgeous bikes. The Dreer bikes are beauties too. At least a new Norty is coming out and it looks to be a hoot.


08-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
Pony Trekker Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2009 From: Winston, OR I Ride: Nighthawk S 700, Royal Enfield Bullet 500	2010 Norton 961 SE Commando Details here... http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/360/43...irst-Look.aspx __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
Thaloc Zone Head Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: Buell XB12R	WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTTT But not for 21k __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#3
nighthawker Superbiker Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: cb750	not bad for an off brand __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2009, 10:27 AM	#4
snoidoid Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2009 From: woodinville, wa I Ride: '02 Sprint ST	Makes my heart go pit-a-pat, except for the squared-off barrels. That's an aesthetic design flaw that crept into British bikes some decades ago, and detracts from the uniquely-British shapes of the past, which were so organic. The problem with "modern" motorcycle design stemming back three or four decades resulted from the incorporation of large fairings, enabling the designers to just worry about function of the hidden mechanicals, and stop making the working parts beautiful to look at, too. This unfortunate design ethic has "progressed" now to the point that there are many, many bikes with fake parts, such as the "fuel tank" and "air scoops" on the V-Max, which are merely covers for ugly machinery. In my opinion, covers should only be used for protection (e.g., heat shields), or for appropriate aerodynamics. I mean, really, if you like sheet metal so much, buy a car. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
holypiston Superbiker Joined: Oct 2006 From: Vanquiver, WA I Ride: RD400F Daytonut	That is one sexy Norton. I remember seeing Kenny Dreer show off his Norton's @ Infineon. I think they wanted around the 20k mark at the time for them. Exclusive, but very non-cookie cutter. Just drop dead sexy. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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08-28-2009, 10:39 AM	#6
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I've ridden one of the original proto's. Very close to what this is. It is a VERY roarty motorcycle. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2009, 08:14 AM	#9
KnightReiteR Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Lane County, OR I Ride: 08 R6	Nortons are definately sex on wheels. I had an '87 880 Commando and it was a blast. First bike I rode. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2009, 08:36 AM	#12
magista Training Wheels Joined: Feb 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Ducati S1k Bipo "Il Duce", '72 Honda 500F 'Candy Panther'	I've always had a soft spot for the Nortons. Gorgeous bikes. The Dreer bikes are beauties too. At least a new Norty is coming out and it looks to be a hoot. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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