New Norton dealerships…

Voodooo said:
:D Regardless of TVS Norton. The down side is, it’s killing the value of the Donington bikes. Whether TVS Norton does good or bad, the resale value of the Donington bikes are in the crapper.
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Bit of a none issue for most of us mate - the Norton’s a keeper! Foibles‘n’all!
 
Voodooo said:
Regardless of TVS Norton. The down side is, it’s killing the value of the Donington bikes. Whether TVS Norton does good or bad, the resale value of the Donington bikes are in the crapper.
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I don't know to be honest....the rerelease 961 doesn't exactly offer much choice for the purchaser ie black or silver, high or low bars. Nothing like the SE's cool carbon wheels, the Dominators aggressive stance or the Commando Streets 70s muscle bike feel.
 
According to NOC messaging, silver ones are being held up due to 'paint supply' issues.....
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
...... I also doubt anybody here bought the 961, that secretly really wanted three cheaper Royal Enfields!
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Sure, nothing looks like the 961 but...
Don't knock it.
Think about the customizing possibilities with 3 RE classic Interceptor 650s:
Multiple colors available a few of which: Orange Crush, Ventura Blue, Canyon Red, and Chrome.
The colors are appealing, and you could alternate color an any given day.
Then with 3 bikes you can modify one as a track bike, one as a dual purpose, and one for the road.
Set each up with different suspension, silencers, tires, accessories, etc.
Oh yeah, you'll be able to get replacement parts from RE too.:D
 
Stu Bodycote said:
I don't know to be honest....the rerelease 961 doesn't exactly offer much choice for the purchaser ie black or silver, high or low bars. Nothing like the SE's cool carbon wheels, the Dominators aggressive stance or the Commando Streets 70s muscle bike feel.
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For those of us who have a Commando SF, Sports and Cafe, all you need to do is look at the prices of the ones that sold, and the ones that been listed for sale and haven’t sold.
Here in the states, good luck.
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
‘Bit of a none issue for most of us mate - the Norton’s a keeper! Foibles‘n’all!’

See above.
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Once again. “You”. You’re thinking of yourself. Most everyone is keeping them, but not “everyone”. And someday, they’ll all be sold or for sale.

Would you buy a 3-8 year old bike you can’t buy parts for? Many won’t.
 
Voodooo said:
Once again. “You”. You’re thinking of yourself. Most everyone is keeping them, but not “everyone”. And someday, they’ll all be sold or for sale.

Would you buy a 3-8 year old bike you can’t buy parts for? Many won’t.
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Mines going on 9 years old . I see what you mean though , they would really want to have one to buy it. Lets hope TVS does us a good turn and make our parts and service a reality and this could help save us .
 
TonyA said:
Mines going on 9 years old . I see what you mean though , they would really want to have one to buy it. Lets hope TVS does us a good turn and make our parts and service a reality and this could help save us .
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But buy it at what cost? That’s the problem.

If you do a search online and look at the ones listed in the USA and the ones that did sell, the ones that sold were very low cost and the ones listed, have been for sale for a very long time.
 
Voodooo said:
For those of us who have a Commando SF, Sports and Cafe, all you need to do is look at the prices of the ones that sold, and the ones that been listed for sale and haven’t sold.
Here in the states, good luck.
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Paul, who just bought a new Norton, sold his 13,000 miler SF within two days. Advertised for £10,999, sold for £10,295.
 
TonyA said:
And what a good deal that buyer of the well cared for 961 is getting.
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Voodooo said:
In the UK.

Nearly half the price when new.
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How much depreciation are you considering to be normal for these motorcycles ? And after the hammering we took with the Donington debacle ? My opinion is that values will stabilize and then go up again. When people see how nice your bikes are Voodooo , they will want them ! I will look at it this way , my bike if well cared for will retain a considerable amount of value. Especially if TVS get the parts action plan going. This means in 10 more years , the 961 will have been in production for 20 years !
 
TonyA said:
How much depreciation are you considering to be normal for these motorcycles ? And after the hammering we took with the Donington debacle ? My opinion is that values will stabilize and then go up again. When people see how nice your bikes are Voodooo , they will want them ! I will look at it this way , my bike if well cared for will retain a considerable amount of value. Especially if TVS get the parts action plan going. This means in 10 more years , the 961 will have been in production for 20 years !
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And please remember that a TVS 961 is not cheap to buy either ...
 
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TonyA said:
How much depreciation are you considering to be normal for these motorcycles ? And after the hammering we took with the Donington debacle ? My opinion is that values will stabilize and then go up again. When people see how nice your bikes are Voodooo , they will want them ! I will look at it this way , my bike if well cared for will retain a considerable amount of value. Especially if TVS get the parts action plan going. This means in 10 more years , the 961 will have been in production for 20 years !
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I think like anything, it’s only worth what someone is willing to pay.
But seeing what some of these 961s are being listed for in the used market sales, they are not selling. And the ones that have, are in the $10-12k USD.

I know of a few that are listed online for $20-25k USD and haven’t moved. Have you been successful at getting spare parts from TVS?
 
Voodooo said:
I think like anything, it’s only worth what someone is willing to pay.
But seeing what some of these 961s are being listed for in the used market sales, they are not selling. And the ones that have, are in the $10-12k USD.

I know of a few that are listed online for $20-25k USD and haven’t moved. Have you been successful at getting spare parts from TVS?
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I haven't tried recently . I feel like reaching out again when I have a list together .
 
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