Norton 961

[alley cat]

Oh my god, just seen pics. Hot!!!!!!! Scream!!!!!!!!
Any1 ridden 1?
Its purdy:sweatdrop

[Hitcher]

Any1 ridden 1?
Its purdy

Gahh! Thud.

[vifferman]

Links? Pics? So - where are the links?!?!
Oh - and:

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Ecam4/worthless.gif

EDIT: Never mind - I'll do it myself. :rolleyes:

Norton 961 linky (http://caferacersreturn.blogspot.com/2006/01/2007-norton-commando-961.html)

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/images/pic_bikespecs.jpg http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/images/pic_bikespecs2.jpg

[RC1]

didnt happen :blank:

[imdying]

*shrug* looks like every other naked bike. If you'd photoshopped it red and called it a Ducati, nobody would think twice.

[alley cat]

Links? Pics? So - where are the links?!?!
Oh - and:

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Ecam4/worthless.gif

EDIT: Never mind - I'll do it myself. :rolleyes:


Sorry:confused: Thanks!


didnt happen :blank:

Waaaaaaa why? Its sexy as.
Are you sure?

[chrisso]

Gallery

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bike/961_gallery.asp

[short-circuit]

*shrug* looks like every other naked bike. If you'd photoshopped it red and called it a Ducati, nobody would think twice.

Oh okay "same same" says the guy with the SV thou.

Looks mint. Lovin the old skool RSU Ohlins forks and twin shocks.

[Winston001]

Oooooohhhhhhh llllloookkkyyyy.....I'm just going to have a wee lie-down.....

Don't tell me its actually in production.....?? :shit:

[spookytooth]

thats one ugly bike

[Scouse]

thats one ugly bikecome on its not that bad I'd like to park one in my garage next to my Speed Triple.

[Unit]

Yum Yum Yum, first Ive seen I bloody definitely have to have one of those. And Brembo breaks and Olins shocks, and love the fact the pipes are exactly the same as my old Norton back in 1985 (was a 71 roadster).
That is true bike porn, I dont care want any Ducati lover says

[laserracer]

Oh my god, just seen pics. Hot!!!!!!! Scream!!!!!!!!
Any1 ridden 1?
Its purdy:sweatdrop

yep nice lookin bike ...but is it just me..or does it look kinda ..CHUNKY:dodge:

[Bonez]

repost!!!!

[Scouse]

repost!!!!And your point is?

[Scouse]

Gahh! Thud.Your doing your grammar nazi thing again arn't you? you grumpy old bastid.

[Bonez]

Sorry:confused: Thanks!



Waaaaaaa why? Its sexy as.
Are you sure?Outfit in the US of A couldn't get the financial backing. Pom bloke has bought the NORTON(tm) etc so there may be hope in the future. I think he's concentrating on racing rotories initially.

[Bonez]

And your point is?Quite valid. It's the KB way if said topic has been brought up previously and the OP hasn't bothered to do a site search, therefore finding it isn't in production in the process. Carrying on a tradition as it were.

[Scouse]

Quite valid. It's the KB way if said topic has been brought up previously and the OP hasn't bothered to do a site search, therefore finding it isn't in production in the process. Carrying on a tradition as it were.Or instead of "quite valid" is it just a case of you trying to belittle a relative newbie and making an arse of yourself in the process.

[Bonez]

Or instead of "quite valid" is it just a case of you trying to belittle a relative newbie and making an arse of yourself in the process. You're quite welcome. Now whose the grumpy git?

[alley cat]

You're quite welcome.

Apoligies again:baby:
Next time i stumble across something utterly hot, get all excited, and go a bit mental, i will try to do my research first.
Killjoy:rolleyes:

[Bonez]

Apoligies again:baby:
Next time i stumble across something utterly hot, get all excited, and go a bit mental, i will try to do my research first.
Killjoy:rolleyes:Lol. You'll fit in well ;). There's a few of us grumpy ol arseholes on the site.

[Subike]

so there are lots of new members who did not see the 1st post
are you gunna refute them the right to some good bike porn!!!

[Bonez]

so there are lots of new members who did not see the 1st post
are you gunna refute them the right to some good bike porn!!!Hey she gave me a green bling so that makes us freinds.:love:

[Owl]

come on its not that bad I'd like to park one in my garage next to my Speed Triple.

My thought's exactly!:yes:

[sinfull]

It's like a good joke really ! It don't matter how many times you see it, it still makes you smile ! I was so devistated when someone told me they didn't go into production, i went out and purchased another speed triple !
Bwahahahahahahaha

[naphazoline]

i think for a new attempt from norton,that it's quite good.it's good to see another brittish manufacturer in the mix.:niceone:

i particularly like the tank,seat,cowl styling.
i'm not totally sold on the open spacey look at the back,but it's hard to be judgemental,when A:they're newly back into it,and B:sometimes it's better to see bikes in the flesh,then looking at awkward angles in pictures.

i hope norton have the same success as triumph have.
i have a fondness of the modern brittish bikes,they cater for all styles of bikes,and riding styles,and that's where american bikes lose out.(unless you're into cruisers)

maybe harley should replace their leaving CEO with a pommie ;)

that's just my opinion.

[Maha]

come on its not that bad I'd like to park one in my garage next to my Speed Triple.

Fuck that, I would put it between the bed sheets and make it go Grrrrrrrrrrrrr:drool:

Did I type that out loud?

[laserracer]

i still think its chunky:chase:

[AllanB]

It was a american maker re doing Norton yet again.Not enough $$$$$ to get it into production so parrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttt it dies again.


I say let it stay dead and let the oldies remain cool.

[ital916]

well now that the new guy has bought norton it turns out they will be going into production in 2009! WOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOO! Cant wait till some lucky bugger buys on and brings it into work.

[Bonez]

i still think its chunky:chase:Nothing wrong with chunky.

[laserracer]

Hell no nothing..wrong with chunkey ..im pretty chunky myself:lol:...i think if it had slightly higher bars :cool:
and straught pipes mmmmm:drool:

[imdying]

Hell no nothing..wrong with chunkey ..im pretty chunky myself:lol:...i think if it had slightly higher bars :cool:
and straught pipes mmmmm:drool:
And a rotary motor... :scooter:

[OutForADuck]

Links? Pics? So - where are the links?!?!
Oh - and:

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Ecam4/worthless.gif

EDIT: Never mind - I'll do it myself. :rolleyes:

Norton 961 linky (http://caferacersreturn.blogspot.com/2006/01/2007-norton-commando-961.html)



After all these years I still have a real soft spot for the memories of my old Commando... I agree this thing look slovely :drool:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I absolutely love this, ever since I first saw it in cycle World.

Kenny Dreer spent a lot of his own money to get it to the state of being near production ready. They also hand built 50 signature series of this (or a bike near this spec I dont recall exactly) and sold them all within a week or so.

I had my name on their mailing list, and was waiting for them to finalise pricing and availability/delivery. They asked me for a $500USD deposit which in hindsight I should have paid (I would have got a hat and sweatshirt at least). The money was going to be held in some escrow account so if they didnt deliver I would have got the money back. From memory the really desirable one would have worked out at then current exchange rates at about $18k NZD (plus shipping and delivery here). Issues I foresaw were parts/servising and backup but at the time I thought it was the nicest bike I had ever seen.

Kenny Dreer had a long career in restoration and upgrading Nortons and competition. Google VR 880 and Vintage REbuilds to get some of his work.

He is in the latest CW as well: at age 60 odd he is running sub 6 second quarters on some insane drag bike. Amazing.

[James Deuce]

Or instead of "quite valid" is it just a case of you trying to belittle a relative newbie and making an arse of yourself in the process.

If you can use the Internet, you can use the search function. The little darlings get hand held all the way through school without a hint of "fail" anywhere.

Welcome to the world.

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you can use the Internet, you can use the search function. The little darlings get hand held all the way through school without a hint of "fail" anywhere.

Welcome to the world.

Oh for Christ's sake grow the hell up.

[James Deuce]

Oh for Christ's sake grow the hell up.
Sometimes other people get quite angry.

[alley cat]

If you can use the Internet, you can use the search function. The little darlings get hand held all the way through school without a hint of "fail" anywhere.

Welcome to the world.

Your a hard woman beth heke.:Pokey:

[pzkpfw]

you're




10,9,8,...

[Benk]

If you can use the Internet, you can use the search function. The little darlings get hand held all the way through school without a hint of "fail" anywhere.

Welcome to the world.

"All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine." - Socrates

Your right man, searching for things is awesome! Im sure your not that much of a cock in real life ay. On the plus sid eyour nearly up to 10,000 posts! :headbang:

PS I didnt see this post before it was reposted. So my eternal gratitude to the offender of this heinous crime, or I would have missed oggling this delicious bike.

[Bonez]

Your right man, searching for things is awesome! Im sure your not that much of a cock in real life ay. On the plus sid eyour nearly up to 10,000 posts! :headbang:.Just a bunch of senceless rambling really :Punk:

Your new here so have obviously haven't learnt how to use the search function either.

[Benk]

Your new here so have obviously haven't learnt how to use the search function either.

Not sure what im supposed to be searching for man.

I was taking the piss out of his pathetic self righteous rant about the search function. I included a quote to illustrate my point (which was found doing a search).

I just dont see the point of dribbling on about a repost, when at least it was interesting and something I missed previously. More interesting to me than a fair whack of the stuff on here.

The first post was a bit fucking abstract granted, sarcasm is often lost on forums.

Apologies for the thread jack. It wont be continued by me, this is feeble enough in itself. Peace :2thumbsup

Mint bike though, id love a cafe racer but, commuting calls for an entirely more boring/sensible beast.

[Bonez]

Not sure what im supposed to be searching for man.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59797&highlight=norton+961
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=22070&highlight=norton+961

There was a poll too.

Thread jacking is perfectly acceptable.

[nudemetalz]

I'd also happily park one next to my V11 Sport, as well as the 8V Griso.....
:drool:
...time for a visit to the lotto shop... :scooter:

[xwhatsit]

Ah, I thought you'd say that Nudez -- it's just as beefy and chunky as a Guzzi :D

Needs less pies. Skinnier wheels, tank, seat, bars, everything. And the rear end is just worngA.

[Trumpess]

:yes: I like!! Very nice!
If i had the dosh, I'd certianly park one up in my garage, no questions asked.

[laserracer]

:yes: I like!! Very nice!
If i had the dosh, I'd certianly park one up in my garage, no questions asked.

i still think it looks a bit chunky:dodge:not that i wouldn't say no to one parked in my garage.. alongside my HD night train if i had the dosh

[MVnut]

I like it, looks perfect for a modern Norton. I should necer have sold my supercharged Fastback beach-bomb, it really was mental

[Titanium]

I'd have one ...... looks great!

[monkey99]

I have a picture of one of these in m y album..course it comes with another ideal ingredient key to living a roman lifestyle..

see attachment:Police:

[laserracer]

I have a picture of one of these in m y album..course it comes with another ideal ingredient key to living a roman lifestyle..

see attachment:Police:

Now thats not chunky i would really like to ride it ... and probably the bike tooo:eek::msn-wink:

[BMWST?]

dont know if it real or imagined....it has Laverda lines to me...

[alley cat]

I have a picture of one of these in m y album..course it comes with another ideal ingredient key to living a roman lifestyle..

see attachment:Police:

Great shot, hot bike and a VERY pretty girl.(bitch)lol

[Subike]

I have a picture of one of these in m y album..course it comes with another ideal ingredient key to living a roman lifestyle..

see attachment:Police:

ah the attachment

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94930&d=1210065968

[kiwi cowboy]

ah the attachment

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94930&d=1210065968

steedy suebike steedy:lol:

[kiwi cowboy]

come on its not that bad I'd like to park one in my garage next to my Speed Triple.

fek i'd like a speed triple in my garage to be able think about this parked beside it:love:

[laserracer]

IVE had second thoughts,.. im thinking maybe it was the pic and the black paint that made me think it looked ...well chunky... this red one.. is the ..shit..and makes me go all gooey inside http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/laserracer_2006/orig4-1.jpg:sweatdrop:drool:http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/laserracer_2006/orig2-1.jpg

[eelracing]

Where's the bloody kickstart,real bikes demand it.
I'd still have one tho...delicious.

[ducatilover]

that thing is disgustingly sexy. it certainly gives my the horn....:Punk:

[Michael Smith]

It sure is an awesome looking bike. I put my name down for one 2 years ago via their website. Nothing! Not even a email.

Reckon with the current financial environment it may be a little longer than 2009 for the bike to appear.

[twotyred]

It sure is an awesome looking bike. I put my name down for one 2 years ago via their website. Nothing! Not even a email.

Reckon with the current financial environment it may be a little longer than 2009 for the bike to appear.

my understanding was that it was dead in the water sometime last year,not enough funds:bye:

[rocketman1]

Gallery

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bike/961_gallery.asp

It looks bloody stupid at the rear end, needs a monoshock, or something to fill that monstrous gap between the rear wheel seat and engine..

Up to the rear of the gearbox yeah looks great.

[eelracing]

my understanding was that it was dead in the water sometime last year,not enough funds:bye:

Have just been reading an article in Classic Bike mag and plans are to be selling this model in the English summer.They lookn at around 200 units this year and selling direct to UK customers and overseas dealers.
They also mention a road Rotary based on the race model but enlarged to 700cc and putting out 200bhp.Flights of fancy?? Triumph better hope so haha.

No pricing but CLASSic is never cheap.

I for one am all for this getting up and running..."bring it on"as current roadbikes bore me rigid,souless over teched over weight and over sold.

[Winston001]

I for one am all for this getting up and running..."bring it on"as current roadbikes bore me rigid,souless over teched over weight and over sold.

Know what you mean and my dream bike is a Norton Commando 850 with no oil leaks, great electrics, complete reliability, 80hp,........which is why I ride a modern duke.

The Norton project has been simmering along for many years and the only likely way it'll produce bikes is if someone like Richard Branson decides to invest just because they like bikes.

[dwnundabkr]

Know what you mean and my dream bike is a Norton Commando 850 with no oil leaks, great electrics, complete reliability, 80hp,........which is why I ride a modern duke.

The Norton project has been simmering along for many years and the only likely way it'll produce bikes is if someone like Richard Branson decides to invest just because they like bikes.


+++++ about 20 here if i could find a 850 0r even a 750 i would nearly sell the bull to get it
(nearly):yes:

[sinfull]

Sigh !!! What id do to own one ! It would prolly take me ooooo 2 hours to strip it down for bears !!

[Woodman]

Dunno what you guys think, but do you reckon that bike looks like a Britten side on??

[alley cat]

sigh........... still want one:weep:

[Blatman]

Vid here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K80gXKSZTI
Sounds pretty amazing!

[98tls]

Sigh !!! What id do to own one ! It would prolly take me ooooo 2 hours to strip it down for bears !! Bit like that eh,personally my first 2 hours would be spent licking it:Oops:Surprising to see the video in previous post as i thought this thing was given up on awhile back,looking at the video im still not convinced ie have a close look at that motor but hey,hope its true,theres things i would have to part with but have one i will/would

[nsrpaul]

its fuken hot,

[HenryDorsetCase]

OK, so after Kenny Dreer's go round imploded, the new Norton people who owned the rotary rights also bought all the remaining IP from Kenny Dreer, and moved it back to Blighty

looking at stuff on youtube (airbag suits and helmets) this video was linked. Not sure "which" March issue is referenced but: looks right, sounds right, Ohlins front and rear: where do I sign?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K80gXKSZTI


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[HenryDorsetCase]

yours for 16000 QUID. so say $40k NZD.

plus shipping, registration etc etc.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/June/jun1909-norton-sets-price-of-commando/?&R=EPI-115978