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Issue No. 4 - 2012 a publication of Norton Motorcycles USA Inc.
Welcome to the fourth 2012 issue of Norton News, sent to all Norton fans from the USA who have inquired about Norton Motorcycles by sending a request for information to infousa@nortonmotorcycles.com . This issue will update you on EPA testing and approval a special custom Cafe Racer. For those of you who are receiving Norton News for the first time, welcome to the Norton family.
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Norton Passes an Important Milestone
Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer at Donington Grand Prix Circuit
Norton successfully completes U.S. EPA and CARB durability testing
24 August 2012 - Norton Motorcycles reached an important milestone with the successful completion of the durability and emission testing for its Commando 961 series of motorcycles. With the Certification Lab's successful completion and compliance report, the challenging technical testing portion of the approval process for the U.S. and Canada of the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer, 961 Sport and 961 SE models has concluded.
The durability testing is carried out by a certified testing laboratory and at specific intervals during its 15,000 kilometre accumulation, the bikes are tested to ensure compliance with EPA and CARB (California Air Resources Board) exhaust and evaporative emissions. The lab's testing also completes a significant durability and safety trial. The new Norton's passed and exceeded all standards by a wide margin.
While this news which may seem a bit boring and technical in nature, the process is extremely challenging and it is the first approval sought by the new Norton Motorcycles to bring bikes to North America and a critical milestone for a specialty manufacturer like Norton.
Next steps are now a matter of paperwork (a small mountain of it) and response from three federal and state government agencies. Included is NHSTA's safety and compliance documentation, plus the certification testing review and processing by the U.S. EPA and the California Air Resources Board. The agencies are notoriously slow, but every effort has been made to accelerate the process. Subsequent to EPA and CARB approval, Norton must then send similar applications to each individual state, a process that can only begin after final EPA and CARB documentation is received.
The Donington Grand Prix Circuit factory is ready and waiting to begin production of U.S. and Canadian 2013 models.
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Top FAQ's from U.S. riders - update
Where is my local dealer? We continue to add great new dealer propects nationwide, but we are proceeding conservatively to ensure that we partner with only the very best dealers who understand the high level of service and authenticity that Norton owners expect and deserve. Here are your current Norton USA Dealers:
GP Motorcycles San Diego, CA
http://www.gpmotorcycles.com
619-233-4762 info@gpmotorcycles.com
Munroe Motors San Francisco, CA
http://www.munroemotors.com
415-626-3496 nick@munroemotors.com
South Bay Norton Lomita, CA
http://www.southbaynorton.com
310-784-7693 sales@southbaynorton.com
MCC Motor Cycle Center Villa Park, IL
ww.teammcc.com
630-782-2010 info@teammcc.com
Falcone Powersports Indianappolis, IN
http://www.falconeps.com
317-803-2432 gtomey@falconeps.com
Trebour Motorcycles Ledgewood, NJ
http://www.trebourmotorcycles.com
973-584-0810 skcooper@trebour.com
Gold Coast Motorsports New Hyde Park, NY
http://www.goldcoast-motorsports.com
516-352-7474 avi@goldcoast-motorsports.com
RPM Cycle Dallas, TX
http://www.rpmcycletx.com
972-620-3883 alejandro@rpmcycletx.com
Hinshaw's Motorcycle Store Auburn, WA
http://www.hinshawsmotorcyclestore.com
253-939-7164 info@hinsawsmotorcyclestore.com
More new dealers are in the waiting, who will add Norton once we fulfill deliveries to our current dealers
When can I get a bike? We are currently delivering Euro3 certified bikes in Europe and when the U.S. approval process is completed, (please see article above), we will begin the production and shipping of motorcycles, with the first approvals coming for 49 state bikes, then California models about 60 days later. The first bikes will be delivered to clients who have a deposit with their dealer.
How much do they cost? Suggested introductory retail price for new Norton Commando 961 models:
Sport - solo seat $16,995
Sport - dual seat $17,995
Cafe Racer - solo seat $18,995
Cafe Racer - dual seat $19,995
Can I order a 961SE? The 961SE for the USA, which was limited to 50 examples is sold out. Currently the 961 Sport and 961 Cafe Racer are available. The most sought after feature of the SE, the carbon fiber wheels, will however be available as a Norton Accessory.
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Issue No. 4 - 2012 a publication of Norton Motorcycles USA Inc.
Welcome to the fourth 2012 issue of Norton News, sent to all Norton fans from the USA who have inquired about Norton Motorcycles by sending a request for information to infousa@nortonmotorcycles.com . This issue will update you on EPA testing and approval a special custom Cafe Racer. For those of you who are receiving Norton News for the first time, welcome to the Norton family.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Norton Passes an Important Milestone
Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer at Donington Grand Prix Circuit
Norton successfully completes U.S. EPA and CARB durability testing
24 August 2012 - Norton Motorcycles reached an important milestone with the successful completion of the durability and emission testing for its Commando 961 series of motorcycles. With the Certification Lab's successful completion and compliance report, the challenging technical testing portion of the approval process for the U.S. and Canada of the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer, 961 Sport and 961 SE models has concluded.
The durability testing is carried out by a certified testing laboratory and at specific intervals during its 15,000 kilometre accumulation, the bikes are tested to ensure compliance with EPA and CARB (California Air Resources Board) exhaust and evaporative emissions. The lab's testing also completes a significant durability and safety trial. The new Norton's passed and exceeded all standards by a wide margin.
While this news which may seem a bit boring and technical in nature, the process is extremely challenging and it is the first approval sought by the new Norton Motorcycles to bring bikes to North America and a critical milestone for a specialty manufacturer like Norton.
Next steps are now a matter of paperwork (a small mountain of it) and response from three federal and state government agencies. Included is NHSTA's safety and compliance documentation, plus the certification testing review and processing by the U.S. EPA and the California Air Resources Board. The agencies are notoriously slow, but every effort has been made to accelerate the process. Subsequent to EPA and CARB approval, Norton must then send similar applications to each individual state, a process that can only begin after final EPA and CARB documentation is received.
The Donington Grand Prix Circuit factory is ready and waiting to begin production of U.S. and Canadian 2013 models.
_________________________________________________________
Top FAQ's from U.S. riders - update
Where is my local dealer? We continue to add great new dealer propects nationwide, but we are proceeding conservatively to ensure that we partner with only the very best dealers who understand the high level of service and authenticity that Norton owners expect and deserve. Here are your current Norton USA Dealers:
GP Motorcycles San Diego, CA
http://www.gpmotorcycles.com
619-233-4762 info@gpmotorcycles.com
Munroe Motors San Francisco, CA
http://www.munroemotors.com
415-626-3496 nick@munroemotors.com
South Bay Norton Lomita, CA
http://www.southbaynorton.com
310-784-7693 sales@southbaynorton.com
MCC Motor Cycle Center Villa Park, IL
ww.teammcc.com
630-782-2010 info@teammcc.com
Falcone Powersports Indianappolis, IN
http://www.falconeps.com
317-803-2432 gtomey@falconeps.com
Trebour Motorcycles Ledgewood, NJ
http://www.trebourmotorcycles.com
973-584-0810 skcooper@trebour.com
Gold Coast Motorsports New Hyde Park, NY
http://www.goldcoast-motorsports.com
516-352-7474 avi@goldcoast-motorsports.com
RPM Cycle Dallas, TX
http://www.rpmcycletx.com
972-620-3883 alejandro@rpmcycletx.com
Hinshaw's Motorcycle Store Auburn, WA
http://www.hinshawsmotorcyclestore.com
253-939-7164 info@hinsawsmotorcyclestore.com
More new dealers are in the waiting, who will add Norton once we fulfill deliveries to our current dealers
When can I get a bike? We are currently delivering Euro3 certified bikes in Europe and when the U.S. approval process is completed, (please see article above), we will begin the production and shipping of motorcycles, with the first approvals coming for 49 state bikes, then California models about 60 days later. The first bikes will be delivered to clients who have a deposit with their dealer.
How much do they cost? Suggested introductory retail price for new Norton Commando 961 models:
Sport - solo seat $16,995
Sport - dual seat $17,995
Cafe Racer - solo seat $18,995
Cafe Racer - dual seat $19,995
Can I order a 961SE? The 961SE for the USA, which was limited to 50 examples is sold out. Currently the 961 Sport and 961 Cafe Racer are available. The most sought after feature of the SE, the carbon fiber wheels, will however be available as a Norton Accessory.
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