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There' two new ones from 2021 on EBay
“ Motorcycle Live Show “,NEC 2024
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Disappointing, but as we expected I suppose. They’re doing what they said they’d do, so not a huge surprise. Thought there might have been a few snippets of new info released though - a teaser or two!
They’re clearly not going to release any information until the bike’s are good to go. Understandable but frustrating!
They’re clearly not going to release any information until the bike’s are good to go. Understandable but frustrating!
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You can test ride a 961 at the show , did spot at least 3 available in area of test bikes , just one more observation though , the 961 was in base trim , no carbon fibre bits or polished yokes & other sparkly bits , I believe it’s still an option , but not on display from what was there , the reservoir s are questionable to ! Just saying.
Here’s mine when I first got it
Smoke & mirrors
Here’s mine when I first got it
Smoke & mirrors
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Don’t think any of the bling comes with the standard trim, less the carbon front mudguard. The rest is optioned. Don’t know why Norton would’nt show bikes on the display in their best dresses though - unless it relates to displaying base pricing.
Also not sure whether polished yokes and clock surrounds are an option anymore. According to this extract though, you can have pretty much what ya like - as long as your willing to pay for it!
There’re selling 961’s and look like they’ve shifted a few V4SV’s also - not many takers for the V4CR though obviously. Hence the marketting deal - might temp a few but it looks to have missed the mark!
Also not sure whether polished yokes and clock surrounds are an option anymore. According to this extract though, you can have pretty much what ya like - as long as your willing to pay for it!
There’re selling 961’s and look like they’ve shifted a few V4SV’s also - not many takers for the V4CR though obviously. Hence the marketting deal - might temp a few but it looks to have missed the mark!
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Was also there on Sat and agree with all the above. What really frustrated me was going onto the Royal Enfield & Triumph stands looking at the multiple variants/colour schemes, etc. They were generating interest as they were something "new" to talk about. I know it's all the same bikes presented differently but it got a lot of people thinking about whats possible. I literally walked up to the stand (and whilst it was impressive visually, premium, etc) I was greeted by a Commando and a V4 in stock trim. I had visions of them doing one up in "race spec" like Stu's or whatever - just something to talk about!
RE: the V4 comment above, here's the DVLA stats for these models....
- CR = 9 sales
- SS = 40 sales
- SV = 85 sales
RE: the V4 comment above, here's the DVLA stats for these models....
- CR = 9 sales
- SS = 40 sales
- SV = 85 sales
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They need to retire the V4CR, and reformulate it into the V4HG hooligan. Ditch the "horn" intakes, orange seat, and use a lot of bright colors, or colours as some prefer, and angular plastic bits that the kids like, and bin the clip-ons for low bars.
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No doubt partly an identity crisis concern - a street fighter, naked, cafe racer (con)fusion!
Not everything on the Norton stand was dull though!!
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I have just discovered that previous CEO Robert Hentschel has been replaced by Nevijo Mance as Exective Director of Norton. ( first alerted by a post on the NOC site)
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The CR should've been a more comfortable 'streetfighter' or 'roadster' as any buyers, who actually want to ride them will be in the older demographic, not many twenty year olds buying 40K bikes. BTW what are the latest numbers for the 961?Was also there on Sat and agree with all the above. What really frustrated me was going onto the Royal Enfield & Triumph stands looking at the multiple variants/colour schemes, etc. They were generating interest as they were something "new" to talk about. I know it's all the same bikes presented differently but it got a lot of people thinking about whats possible. I literally walked up to the stand (and whilst it was impressive visually, premium, etc) I was greeted by a Commando and a V4 in stock trim. I had visions of them doing one up in "race spec" like Stu's or whatever - just something to talk about!
RE: the V4 comment above, here's the DVLA stats for these models....
- CR = 9 sales
- SS = 40 sales
- SV = 85 sales
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Will get them but it's a pain in the butt as there's so many "special" editions
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Indeed.
I said it before and will say again:
It shudda had handle bars instead of clip ons… been styled properly (instead of simply removing the fairing)… been better priced… and been called the ‘Combat’ !!
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Agreed, should have had flat bars. Think they’ve tried to trade on Norton heritage with the Cafe Racer tag, when it appears the Cafe Racer genre may be waning somewhat.
It’s a modern superbike and the path is pretty well trodden. Take the fairing off, add some styling cues and a more upright riding position - call it a street fighter (or similar aggressive name). Maybe Norton chose CR and left the drops on as it falls short in performance to the direct street fighter competition. Who knows.
Think they might have bigger ideas for the ‘Combat’ moniker.
It’s a modern superbike and the path is pretty well trodden. Take the fairing off, add some styling cues and a more upright riding position - call it a street fighter (or similar aggressive name). Maybe Norton chose CR and left the drops on as it falls short in performance to the direct street fighter competition. Who knows.
Think they might have bigger ideas for the ‘Combat’ moniker.
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For those us that did’nt make the show, a tour of the stand by the Norton Communications Manager. Interesting chap
! Hope none of us own an F1 Rotary!
! Hope none of us own an F1 Rotary!
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For those us that did’nt make the show, a tour of the stand by the Norton Communications Manager. Interesting chap
that yellow old Commando needs a much better seat!
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Yeh absolutely - 2 main caveats....it's UK only and it's road-registered. Therefore there "may" be sales in there that aren't counted as the owner doesn't register them
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For those us that did’nt make the show, a tour of the stand by the Norton Communications Manager. Interesting chap
As a Norton communications manager working for Norton nothing like rubbishing the brand what ever disguise it comes in, another own goal.
F1 owner / Classic owner they are great bikes
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