new norton

[guzzi_nz]

:eek: what u guys think :eek:

[Krusti]

:eek: what u guys think :eek:

Ultra cool! :first: :Punk:

[vifferman]

These have been in before I think (?) Yeah, they're way kewl.

It's a US company that makes them, innit?

[toads]

i thought it looked cool, and really quite unusual, and I'd definately give it a burl

[inlinefour]

:eek: what u guys think :eek:

But the question is, what is it worth? :spudwhat:

[MSTRS]

Nice naked Norton (onnermatterpayer just for Hitcher). Bet it eats Guzzis for breakfast

[MSTRS]

But the question is, what is it worth? :spudwhat:
If you have to ask etc.......... :whistle:

[jrandom]

Nice naked Norton (onnermatterpayer just for Hitcher).

Snot an onnermatterpayer. It's an alliteration.

But you've given me an idea. How about a new model name... something like the "BRRRAAAP 900"?

[avgas]

Its soo good.
Not too pricey i hear. Cheaper than the thruxton someone said too me.
But the std trumpets arent loud enough for me. Might see if they give a good afta market set - say some SuperTrapps woould be nice

[mini_hooks_]

personaly i think that they look like they are compensating for something...or something that you would buy if you had more money than brains...ive heard one and they sound nice tho...just not my type of bike i guess :blink:
i've got a pic kinda like that but its for a bentley

[Krayy]

Snot an onnermatterpayer. It's an alliteration.

But you've given me an idea. How about a new model name... something like the "BRRRAAAP 900"?

I think he meant that Onner's mater (mother) is paying :stupid:

Who is Onner BTW?

[Krayy]

I voted no.

I like the general look, but kitsch remakes are for Korean knock off jockeys. I'd rather see a full relaunch of the Commando brand, much like Triumph did with the Daytona. Leave classics as classics.

(dons his flame-proof suit and makes for the exit like the coward he is)

[bane]

Snot an onnermatterpayer. It's an alliteration.


Is it just me, or has correcting grammatical errors been the main reason for your last 100 posts.... :yes:
:)



But the question is, what is it worth?


um, more importantly what does it cost... these days worth and cost seem to be less and less related...

[Hitcher]

Nice naked Norton (onnermatterpayer just for Hitcher).
Alliteration just for Hitcher.

Seriously horny motorcycle all the same....

[MSTRS]

Snot an onnermatterpayer. It's an alliteration.

But you've given me an idea. How about a new model name... something like the "BRRRAAAP 900"?
yea wot you sed - 5th form was quite a while ago :sneaky2:

[avgas]

Anyone see that Norton Nemesis?
Oh yeh......bring back Bultaco

[vifferman]

I think he meant that Onner's mater (mother) is paying :stupid:

Who is Onner BTW?You must have heard of "Good Onner"?
Surely?
No? Well, I 'll tell you then.

Onner was known as "Good Onner" because she was good.

[guzzi_nz]

But the question is, what is it worth? :spudwhat:


:yeah: These bikes will be the most rideable and collectable bikes around. Target MSRP for the production 952 Commando is $14,995.usd Production bikes are scheduled for release in 2005 :shutup:

[James Deuce]

personaly i think that they look like they are compensating for something...or something that you would buy if you had more money than brains...ive heard one and they sound nice tho...just not my type of bike i guess :blink:
i've got a pic kinda like that but its for a bentley
Don't do that ever again.

[guzzi_nz]

Frame material: 4130 chromoly steel
Swing arm: Box section re-enforced 4130 chromoly steel
Oil capacity: oil-in-frame backbone tank holds 3.5 qts of oil
Wheelbase: 56.5"
Rake 24.5: degrees
Front suspension: 43 mm conventional Ohlins with ti-nitride coated tubes
Rear suspension: Twin 4-way adjustable piggy back style Ohlins shocks
Front wheel: 3.50 X 17" 6 spoke forged alloy wheels
Rear wheel: 5.50 X 17" 6 spoke forged alloy wheels
Front tire: 120/70 X 17" Avon radial dual compound
Rear tire: 180/55 X 17" Avon radial dual compound
Front wheel travel: 5.5"
Rear wheel travel: 4.0"
BRAKES & HYDRAULICS

Front rotors: Brembo :mobile: 320mm semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel
Rear rotors: Brembo 220mm rear rotor
Front calipers: Brembo 4 piston "Gold Line"
Rear calipers: Brembo 2 piston "gold-line"
POWER ASSEMBLY

Engine type: Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation
Displacement: 961 cc
Cooling system: Air/oil
Bore x stroke: 88 mm X 79 mm
Compression ratio: 10.1:1
Horsepower: 80 rear wheel :msn-wink:
Torque: 70 foot pounds
Exhaust:1 3/4" header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters.
Ignition: Optical trigger
TRANSMISSION

Gearbox: 5 speed
Final drive: 520 "O" ring chain
Clutch: Cush drive clutch w/ internal torque locker
Primary drive: Direct gear drive
ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS

Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging system
Instrumentation: Norton electronic analog speedo and tachometer w/dual trip meters and dash light adjustable dimmer
MISCELLANEOUS

Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gallons
Dry weight: 415lbs
Seat height: 31.5"
Warranty: 2 year unlimited mileage
Available colors: Black, red, yellow :cool2:

[MSTRS]

Horsepower: 80 rear wheel :msn-wink:


Nearly as much grunt as a Harley. Wot's happened to Scumdog?? Haven't heard from him for a while

[vifferman]

Nearly as much grunt as a Harley. And considerably lighter (~188kg dry weight).

[betti]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.scott/Gallery/jpsnorton.html

thats the last proper norton, the new ones are nice bikes but havent go t norton's legendary innovative design

[Krayy]

thats the last proper norton, the new ones are nice bikes but havent go t norton's legendary innovative design

Ahhh, that's what we need....more Wankels on the road (and I mean that in the nicest possible way).

[inlinefour]

rather spend the 22 grand on the new Fireblade.

[guzzi_nz]

rather spend the 22 grand on the new Fireblade.

Fireblade dif type of bike :eek: the 2 are not in same class :mobile:

[Yokai]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.scott/Gallery/jpsnorton.html

thats the last proper norton, the new ones are nice bikes but havent go t norton's legendary innovative design

I worry about the American build quality with the new one... I hope it isn't a harley in a nice looking frame - But I WANT ONE anyway... it's NICE... That said - I didn't even know that the old Norton was a rotary - can you get a rotary engine in a bike today?? Anyone?

[Kickaha]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.scott/Gallery/jpsnorton.html

thats the last proper norton, the new ones are nice bikes but havent go t norton's legendary innovative design

I remember watching them on tv when they won the Isle of Man,what an awesome sound

Guy down here was racing an ex police one at BEAR's before they bought out the F1,sure sounded different than all the rest.

[Motu]

Well I voted cool cause it's one impressive looking bike - the Commando Roadsters were gobsmackingly beautiful on the showroom floor in their day....the colours,the line of shock,engine and frame tubes,it was a hastily slapped together piece of kit as a stop gap - and became a classic in it's own lifetime.I didn't like the fastback or the SS cafe racer,but the Roadster was beuuuutiful.Walking along K road you'd hear the distinctive whistle of the peashooters,turn around with your mouth open and see a canary yellow Commando Roadster coming down the road.Everyone wanted one,I sure did - I got to use one when I didn't have the use of my licence...we,um....borrowed it,a metalflake blue one.I would take it out where no cops were,to Kawakawa Bay and beyond where it was gravel - I would laugh out loud while riding it...they are that much fun to ride.

What annoys me is they are just using styling cues to sell a bike - I don't like my buttons being pushed by remote control....even with such a gorgeous bike as this...my head is down and I feel like smacking some greasy salesman who tries to sell me one...Leave me alone with my memories,ok?

[guzzi_nz]

I rode my first Commando in the 80s at the the time i was heavly into japan 4s cb/vf and my thoughts of a bitish bike having power was :lol:
then bother inlaw turn up on a blue printed & worked norton 750
went for a ride gave it shit :gob:
the bloodly thing was gear to sit on 110 mph :love2:

Turning piont from 4s to twins :ride: :first:

[betti]

after a quick google, it doesnt look like there are any current manufacturer's using rotary engines in bikes, surely its a brilliant opportunity for someone to leap in, especially as mazda have just built a rotary that runs on hydrogen!!
the power the f1 nortons had was just mind blowin, and as already commented on, havin heard em at the tt, nothin comes close! :eek:

[guzzi_nz]

after a quick google, it doesnt look like there are any current manufacturer's using rotary engines in bikes, surely its a brilliant opportunity for someone to leap in, especially as mazda have just built a rotary that runs on hydrogen!!
the power the f1 nortons had was just mind blowin, and as already commented on, havin heard em at the tt, nothin comes close! :eek:

prolbems wif the norton fi rotary engines killed manufacture :weep:

[gav]

after a quick google, it doesnt look like there are any current manufacturer's using rotary engines in bikes, surely its a brilliant opportunity for someone to leap in, especially as mazda have just built a rotary that runs on hydrogen!!
the power the f1 nortons had was just mind blowin, and as already commented on, havin heard em at the tt, nothin comes close! :eek:
THis mindblowing power, surely you jest? Do you remember Ron Haslam being entered on a Norton Rotary in the British GP? Bloody embarrassing, the commentators were talking him up and he got lapped big time.
Bear in mind that was Stevie Hislop racing that white Norton at IoM, the man was a legend, just showed how good he was, being able to push that bike around like he did that year (1992)

http://www.argonet.co.uk/italia/isleofman/jpg/tt-racers/hislop.jpg

[guzzi_nz]

found this on rotary norton 138 hp for a 600cc :gob: :gob:

[marty]

while we're on the subject of *caution* car posts.......

[gav]

found this on rotary norton 138 hp for a 600cc :gob: :gob:
errr as opposed to 180hp for 500cc ??

http://www.europark.com/machines/ny-rmpho/ny-nsr500b1991.jpg

[guzzi_nz]

errr as opposed to 180hp for 500cc ??

http://www.europark.com/machines/ny-rmpho/ny-nsr500b1991.jpg

:gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: go honda

[MSTRS]

errr as opposed to 180hp for 500cc ??

http://www.europark.com/machines/ny-rmpho/ny-nsr500b1991.jpg
Underseat gastank keeps the weight back for improved wheelies :devil2: