New Norton!!!! Cafe Racer!!!

[Posh Tourer :P]

This is the deadest sexiestest bike I have seen in a while.....

If only I could afford one :(

www.nortonamerica.com

[Fart]

Sexy Beast !

I saw that site last year. They are limited numbers and you will have to line up on the waiting list. Was considering buying one. May review my options again.

[Motu]

Trust the Yanks to put the chain on the wrong side,they can't even be trusted with the basics in life....

[Lou Girardin]

A Merkin Norton, whatever next?
Why, I'll even bet that it doesn't vibrate components off or leak oil.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Limited numbers are only for the signature edn. That is already closed....

US$14,995 for a normal one....

[Bonez]

A few things missing. So wont even consider it.

[vifferman]

A few things missing. So wont even consider it.
So, you sorta like it, but can't afford it? :Pokey:

[phantom]

I like it , I like it a lot but what is there to stop all the road crap being thrown up from the back wheel and spoiling the shiny engine or is it designed to sit in the living room and look pretty ?

[Bonez]

I like it , I like it a lot but what is there to stop all the road crap being thrown up from the back wheel and spoiling the shiny engine or is it designed to sit in the living room and look pretty ?Exactly. No nice chrome chain guard or main stand either. Call me old fashion.............................

[Bonez]

So, you sorta like it, but can't afford it? :Pokey:Can afford more than one ol bean. Like I said it's missing bits I consider essential to my m/c ownership experiance. :drinkup:

[vifferman]

I like it , I like it a lot but what is there to stop all the road crap being thrown up from the back wheel and spoiling the shiny engine or is it designed to sit in the living room and look pretty ?
Hey - think about it...
This comes from the land of shiny chromed monsters remember. Posing pouches on wheels.
These aren't designed to run in the rain, and if there are owners who do ride them in the rain, they aren't going to give a rat's about road spooge up their backs. They'll probably relish the excuse to go for a blat in the rain then when they get back to get their hands on the beast, wash and polish it and admire their toy.
And the bike too...

[SpankMe]

Yep, dead sexy.

[Bonez]

Hey - think about it...
This comes from the land of shiny chromed monsters remember. Posing pouches on wheels.
These aren't designed to run in the rain. It aint a REAL motorcycle then. :dodge:

[texmo]

That looks exactly (apar from the front fearings) the same as andrew from scooter worlds norton which is for sale I think $15k or something....

[Fart]

This has to be my favourite bike.
Just emailed Norton America to see if I can get my hands on one. :headbang:

Will get one of these one day. Fcuken hot ! :headbang:

Writeup
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,20629-1704452,00.html

Spankme; you have to be the horniest guy on KB. :niceone:

[Avignon]

I think its great. Its good to see bikes appearing at classic/different to modern standard capacities as well. I think it looks horn and with all those ohlins suspension its got to handle. If you clean the bugs and tar off after every ride the appearance will be sweet, fuck I do that with my hornet, so I'd do it with a soft bristle tooth brush with this baby.

[Sparky Bills]

Thats COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonder if it goes as well as it looks.

Back in the day...yarda yarda... Norton.....winning.....EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!! yarda yarda...
:done:

[Bonez]

Just been looking at the threads on their site. They've upped capacity to 961, the thing is still in developement. ie nothing set in concrete yet still. Want to make sure the production release bike is spot on and so it should. Handling issues apperently. I hope it does well.

[Ixion]

Some tealeaf's stolen the kickstart lever and gear lever.

[Bonez]

Some tealeaf's stolen the kickstart lever Good point.


and gear lever. The tank mounted one?

[Brian d marge]

The Norton comando was the absolute limit of that design ..the piston speeds and ring problems ,,,Then they called it a combat and increased ( from memory ) the compression .....

IMHO the 500 twin was the limit safe reliable ....650 ,,,well thats pushing things a bit ,,,

Have to admit though ,,,it looks nice.....( not as nice as my Enfield thougH)

Stephen

[Posh Tourer :P]

Bonez, if you can afford two, get a hugger and a chrome guard yourself.....

you really do want everything dont you... *sigh*

[Motu]

No,the 600 was the best Norton twin,650,750 and 850 had a longer stroke.So piston speed was not a problem for the 600 - my 600 SS would clean up a 650 SS....all in the rider I presume......

[zadok]

Like it's looks. Here's a pic from the rear.

[R6_kid]

fark me that is sexy :love:

[skidz]

It's a nice bike, but can get a cool Harley for the same price as the Norton. $30,000 plus.

[Paul in NZ]

It's a nice bike, but can get a cool Harley for the same price as the Norton. $30,000 plus.

A cool Harley? Where???.

[skidz]

A cool Harley? Where???.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :finger:

[Paul in NZ]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :finger:

see... Not cool man.... Not cool at all.... :sunny:

(heh heh)

[Bonez]

Bonez, if you can afford two, get a hugger and a chrome guard yourself.....

you really do want everything dont you... *sigh*I am particulaly picky as to how I spend the hard earned. For that sort of dosh I expect more for my money :drinkup: And any way performance doesn't look that much more than an 80's 750, which can be picked up for under 2 grand :spudwave:

[Bonez]

It's a nice bike, but can get a cool Harley for the same price as the Norton. $30,000 plus.Though I DARE to say it, you ARE getting more for your money :dodge:

[Brian d marge]

No,the 600 was the best Norton twin,650,750 and 850 had a longer stroke.So piston speed was not a problem for the 600 - my 600 SS would clean up a 650 SS....all in the rider I presume......

600 indeed ...it will never work... the vibrations and the extra machining ...oh no you want to stick to 500, and those overead valves will never replace the a good old fashioned side valve ....

Nope I can never see any of those things catching on its all a passing phase

Stephen

[Posh Tourer :P]

I am particulaly picky as to how I spend the hard earned. For that sort of dosh I expect more for my money :drinkup: And any way performance doesn't look that much more than an 80's 750, which can be picked up for under 2 grand :spudwave:

Yes, but you'll get an 80s 750....





To be honest, I'd probably buy the 80's 750 because I cant justify the 28,000 extra dollars.... Nice thought though....

[SPORK]

I'm faaar too young to like that. I mean, where're the acres of shiny plastic, and the monoshock!? Plus, those pipes aren't carbon fibre, and the engine's missing at least one cylinder. See, Norton should've hired me as the designer...