new norton

**avgas** · 6th January 2005, 12:39

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

**vifferman** · 6th January 2005, 12:44

Originally Posted by Krayy

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

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** · 6th January 2005, 13:10

Originally Posted by Honda

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

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

**James Deuce** · 6th January 2005, 13:11

Originally Posted by 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

i've got a pic kinda like that but its for a bentley

Don't do that ever again.

**guzzi_nz** · 6th January 2005, 13:12

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

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

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:Me** · 6th January 2005, 13:24

Originally Posted by guzzi_nz

Horsepower: 80 rear wheel

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

**vifferman** · 6th January 2005, 13:30

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Nearly as much grunt as a Harley.

And considerably lighter (~188kg dry weight).

**betti** · 6th January 2005, 13:31

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.sco...jpsnorton.html

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

**Krayy** · 6th January 2005, 13:45

Originally Posted by betti

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** · 7th January 2005, 16:11

rather spend the 22 grand on the new Fireblade.

**guzzi_nz** · 7th January 2005, 16:14

Originally Posted by Honda

rather spend the 22 grand on the new Fireblade.

Fireblade dif type of bike

the 2 are not in same class

**Yokai** · 7th January 2005, 16:18

Originally Posted by betti

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.sco...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** · 7th January 2005, 19:25

Originally Posted by betti

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/r.m.sco...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** · 7th January 2005, 20:00

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?