Norton Commando relaunch

[nsrpaul]

gota hope its the start of something permanent, that thing is wicked

would look nice next to my original, might put buying that ducati on hold!!

[ntst8]

That is the Kenny Dreer Norton Commando 962. Nothing has changed that I can see. Dreer managed to sell all the "signature series" initial run he did for IIRC about $40k US. These guys have picked up the IP, tooling, whatever stock that was left and have resumed..

Kenny Dreer had taken plenty of deposits but i don't think he actually delivered any bikes other than a couple of test/display models, he had spent too much on development and the funders pulled the pin before he could get there.
Stuart Garner has bought the design, name etc, and has plenty of his own money from other successful businesses. He has sub contracted out specialist work - for instance engines built by Menard, so i guess has not had to invest in too much expensive manufacturing equipment.
I think the basic model has been announced at 12,000 pounds -still not cheap - i suppose it could be made cheaper in Thailand like certain other "British" bikes?

[YellowDog]

That is the Kenny Dreer Norton Commando 962. Nothing has changed that I can see. Dreer managed to sell all the "signature series" initial run he did for IIRC about $40k US. These guys have picked up the IP, tooling, whatever stock that was left and have resumed.

People pay upwards of $30k for thos Paul Smart Ducatis: this is in a similar market niche it seems to me.

I would have one in a heartbeat.

Clearly Kenny Dreer is a smart cookie.

What amazes me is that the such old designs still look so appealing.

[riffer]

I think I'm in love... only thing better would be if they threw a Vincent motor in it.

now taking orders...

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/news/

[Genestho]

Ohhhh that is nice.

[Pussy]

Sweet blend of retro and modern

[Shaun]

Saw it in the flesh at the Isle Of Man this year, and there is a LOT more to come from them yet, YES, I left a little squirt on it

The new owner is as serious as the current owner of Triumph

[monkey99]

I think you should all go havea look at this website & get a daily gawp at the bikes they serve up.. gorgeous.

They don't rate this Norton.. but then.. its true that it is not as nice as previous custom jobs of the same ilk... & the price!! http://bit.ly/8M9xaR

previous custom Norton image can be seen.. below

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.bornagainbikes.net/My_Hom...es/Page43.html

interesting read: basically its most of Kenny Dreers stock and mockup bike. I for one LOVE the monoshock rear end. Yes please.

[jasonu]

oh, and a pic of this gorgeousness...

Nice bike. Lucky they drilled holes in the foot peg hanger otherwise it would be too heavy...

[nudemetalz]

That yellow Norton is beautiful but for one thing.......yellow !!!
Give the Cafe Racer black with gold stripes, ie JPS colours (like the SE has).

Clearly Kenny Dreer is a smart cookie.

What amazes me is that the such old designs still look so appealing.

This is why I like my V11 Sport

[Kickaha]

That yellow Norton is beautiful but for one thing.......yellow !!!
Give the Cafe Racer black with gold stripes, ie JPS colours (like the SE has).

Yellow has been a Norton colour for a long time and the original JPS colour scheme was mostly white with red and blue

[YellowDog]

Nowt wrong wi' Yellow.

My Dog's Yellow

[nudemetalz]

Yellow has been a Norton colour for a long time and the original JPS colour scheme was mostly white with red and blue

yes very true, my oversight.
Okay,..I like the black one !!!


Red blue, & white?



& yellow?

[Bender]

It's a form of cruelty, putting that up here. Always loved Commandos and that's the ultimate.