Norton back in business

How did I miss this! I picked up Motorcycle Classics today and holy crap I saw the new Commando 961 Cafe Racer. Do want!

961 Cafe Racer

961 SE

961 Sport

Put the wire wheels on the black one and I'm there.

I think this is the third or fourth rendition of Norton's return. That 961 was a cover bike about 7 years ago. Kenne Dreer's brain child. Bought, sold, etc etc. I'll believe it when it's in production.

And why not go to a monoshock? Surely there is a reason that nearly all modern sport bikes comes with them.

MitchellC wrote: And why not go to a monoshock? Surely there is a reason that nearly all modern sport bikes comes with them.

Because it's a Norton, I think.

There was a big article about Norton in the last issue of Motorcycle Classics magazine. The current bike is based on the Kenny Dreer version, but the new company says most parts have been modified or improved. Here's an article from their website, along with a video: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/the-norton-961-commando-in-america.aspx

Teh E36 M3 wrote: I think this is the third or fourth rendition of Norton's return. That 961 was a cover bike about 7 years ago. Kenne Dreer's brain child. Bought, sold, etc etc. I'll believe it when it's in production.

I am pretty sure they have started production but it isn't available in the US yet.

I'm sure they will be ZOMGstupidexpensive.

Too little bike for too much money. Should've followed the Triumph model.

They are available in the US and a base model sold for around $17,000. I think this was posted on British Car Forum. I would rather have a well restored original for half the money.

I really don't like the rear end of any of these super bikes.

wasn't Norton working on a ~900cc wankel-powered race bike at some point? I know it was one of the brit manufacturers, I just don't remember which one

Slyp_Dawg wrote: wasn't Norton working on a ~900cc wankel-powered race bike at some point? I know it was one of the brit manufacturers, I just don't remember which one

Yes, they were pretty successful race bikes back in the 1980s. They also had a street bike version, some of which were used as police bikes in europe.