961 at Seattle IMS

swooshdave · Dec 23, 2011

No, I didn't go.

http://pnwriders.com/motorcycle-show/163274-norton-commando-961-cafe-racer.html

More pics in the link. Along with some retarded comments.

debby · Dec 23, 2011

Looks nice. A few questions come to mind though:

When will they be available for purchase in this country?

Is that fuel tank plastic? Made by Acerbis, using the same plastic compound they use for Ducati and KTM? If so, expect trouble when they hit the streets and owners start putting pump gas in them.

Are those wheels chrome-plated steel (really heavy) or alloy? Tubeless or tube-type? I'd be expecting tubeless wheels and alloy rims at this price point.

How's the stock Euro 3 compliant fueling? Good, or herky-jerky like a stock Ducati?

Yeah I know, picky picky picky... :mrgreen:

swooshdave · Dec 23, 2011

debby said:
Looks nice. A few questions come to mind though:

When will they be available for purchase in this country?

Is that fuel tank plastic? Made by Acerbis, using the same plastic compound they use for Ducati and KTM? If so, expect trouble when they hit the streets and owners start putting pump gas in them.

Are those wheels chrome-plated steel (really heavy) or alloy? Tubeless or tube-type? I'd be expecting tubeless wheels and alloy rims at this price point.

How's the stock Euro 3 compliant fueling? Good, or herky-jerky like a stock Ducati?

Yeah I know, picky picky picky... :mrgreen:

I'm sure all your questions will be answered when the bikes actually start shipping to this country...

goo · Dec 24, 2011

has there been a recent update on when us deliveries might commence?
i figger if i sell my harley,triumph and beemer i could swing one.
i did find this,
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/De ... ail/748614

Carbonfibre · Dec 25, 2011

I guess posters asking about delivery dates, are unaware that buyers in the UK have needed to take legal action to get money back, after waiting for up to 2 years for bikes, which in some cases had been paid for in full?

swooshdave · Dec 25, 2011

Carbonfibre said:
I guess posters asking about delivery dates, are unaware that buyers in the UK have needed to take legal action to get money back, after waiting for up to 2 years for bikes, which in some cases had been paid for in full?

We just consider folks in the home country guinea pigs, Norton should have it all sorted out by the time they get here. :mrgreen:

Guido · Dec 26, 2011

That bike just doesn't appeal to me. Looks too much like a Japanese bike.
I remember someone from the US was trying to make a go at the Norton. Does anyone have pics of that bike?

swooshdave · Dec 26, 2011

Guido said:
That bike just doesn't appeal to me. Looks too much like a Japanese bike.
I remember someone from the US was trying to make a go at the Norton. Does anyone have pics of that bike?

Uh, yeah, um…

Pretty much looks like the current bike. :mrgreen:

ILLF8ED · Dec 26, 2011

Guido said:
That bike just doesn't appeal to me. Looks too much like a Japanese bike.
I remember someone from the US was trying to make a go at the Norton. Does anyone have pics of that bike?

The last machine Kenny Dreer was working on was the 952 Commando and looks the same as the current 961 Commando. Maybe you refer to the VR880 before that. The VR880 (Vintage Rebuilds) was closer in appearance to the original Commando roadster.

grandpaul · Dec 26, 2011

The best looking protoype was one that was actually just a dummy-

Several of the chice bits off that bike turned into this...

(my avatar pic)

goo · Dec 26, 2011

ILLF8ED · Dec 26, 2011

Paul,

Maybe one of these is yours. Photo at Vintage Rebuilds in Oregon.

mototom · Jan 27, 2012

illf8ed said:
The last machine Kenny Dreer was working on was the 952 Commando and looks the same as the current 961 Commando.

Actually, that's not the case. The 961 is Kenny's design as well. They made some minor changes that resulted in a slightly larger displacement and renaming of the bike. The 952 was the one seen by the most people, I think, but the bike was the 961 by the time they closed up shop.

961 at Seattle IMS

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