2013 Norton Domiracer

**rustyrobot** · 12th March 2014, 06:38

WANT. NEED. LUST.

The Domiracer is built around the new 961cc Norton Commando engine and features a specially designed featherbed style tubular frame. The new bikes bodywork is made up of a lightweight carbon fibre seat, air box and front fender and a handmade aluminium tank gives it a distinct Cafe Racer style which was the exact intention.

Unfortunately they cost 24,000 pounds... and only 50 of them will be made so I'd be very surprised to ever see one down this end of the world.

**Voltaire** · 12th March 2014, 11:57

Will there be a 3 year wait like for the 961's? Maybe its time for Mr Garner to sell the operation to Mr Bloor.
WOW...handmade aluminium front fender....

**GrayWolf** · 12th March 2014, 12:40

So the 'test rider' is on a UK road, and not 'going for it' but still has to pose with the knee out, yup that really impresses me.

Bike looks a bit 'small' for the rider, and if this is a $60,000 bike? That Muffler really sucks. No excuse for obvious welds etc, looks home brew, which is not acceptable for a bike of that value IMO.
Overall it has captured the 'Cafe Racer' look, but I think the seat/tail piece could have been made more 'authentic' looking.

**carbonhed** · 12th March 2014, 13:58

I likes it.

**sidecar bob** · 23rd August 2014, 16:32

I actually prefer the original version thats in my lounge.

**Motu** · 23rd August 2014, 17:24

What's with the bent bottom tube.

**sidecar bob** · 23rd August 2014, 17:42

Originally Posted by Motu

What's with the bent bottom tube.

I honestly wouldn't have a clue but I doubt that the engine would fit if it wasn't like that, I just like looking at it. It's exactly how I got it.

**Banditbandit** · 26th August 2014, 10:43

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I actually prefer the original version thats in my lounge.

Me too .. nice bike ... but what's it doing in your lounge? It deserves to be on the road .. (or track)

**sidecar bob** · 26th August 2014, 12:07

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Me too .. nice bike ... but what's it doing in your lounge? It deserves to be on the road .. (or track)

I have several each for those purposes & several just to spank my monkey over, this is one of those.

**nodrog:Me** · 26th August 2014, 12:40

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I have several each for those purposes & several just to spank my monkey over, this is one of those.

like this?

**Motu** · 26th August 2014, 17:35

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I honestly wouldn't have a clue but I doubt that the engine would fit if it wasn't like that, I just like looking at it. It's exactly how I got it.

Norton engine in a Norton frame - I've never seen a Featherbed with a bent lower frame rail like that.

**nodrog:Me** · 26th August 2014, 17:59

Originally Posted by Motu

Norton engine in a Norton frame - I've never seen a Featherbed with a bent lower frame rail like that.

Id say its to mount the engine lower.

**Motu** · 26th August 2014, 18:50

Ah yes, I see the crank is much lower than the mainshaft. Would make pulling the cyl head off a lot easier too, takes a bit of dexterity in the stock frame, although I took the sinister version to do the job.

**sidecar bob** · 26th August 2014, 19:15

Originally Posted by Motu

Ah yes, I see the crank is much lower than the mainshaft. Would make pulling the cyl head off a lot easier too, takes a bit of dexterity in the stock frame, although I took the sinister version to do the job.

Unfortunately the gentleman that constructed the bike passed away suddenly & I purchased it of his family, who knew little about its finer details. It's on methanol & goes very well.
However I did really only buy it as art, so it's more about looking at than riding or fixing for me.