The next new Norton...

ntst8 · Nov 30, 2021

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"A NEW NORTON IS COMING
M A K E S P A C E.
It’s time for an evolution.
A modern incarnation of the past.
A new Norton.
The latest V4 derivative is soon to be revealed...
Check your emails on Thursday 2nd December, because you won’t want to miss this.

The Norton Team"

cliffa · Nov 30, 2021

Ooooooh, exciting .....

A V4 961 ?

BritTwit · Nov 30, 2021

A pushrod V4 1200?
Uh, can't wait!

cliffa · Nov 30, 2021

BritTwit · Nov 30, 2021

Looks perhaps like a "retro" naked cafe version of the V4 with clip-ons.
Was hoping for a hair on fire, hooligan with low bars, and old man ergos.

Sergio · Nov 30, 2021

What makes the bread and butter at Triumph factory, is the return of the old classic models. The market is there. Royal Enfield followed that track successfully. A new V4 Norton is going to crash (again) in the wall.....

BritTwit · Nov 30, 2021

There is certainly a niche for classic models, but a sound V4 engine that can be packaged into a sportbike, adventure bike, touring bike, and a hair on fire hooligan bike is the kind of thing Norton need.
A classic model will never fulfill that need, or draw in that kind of sales revenue from young riders.

EstuaryBoy · Nov 30, 2021

Yep, as predicted they'll revive the: 'Big4'..... Complete with chair

Fast Eddie · Nov 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
Yep, as predicted they'll revive the: 'Big4'..... Complete with chair

No, no, no…

If it’s not called the Combat I’m gonna sulk …

EstuaryBoy · Nov 30, 2021

If it's 'naked' then that seems the best choice, though can we have such an 'aggressive' moniker in this day and age??

BritTwit · Nov 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
If it's 'naked' then that seems the best choice, though can we have such an 'aggressive' moniker in this day and age??

Yeah, "Combat Carbon" V4 would be more PC/woke.
The tank badge would be a snowflake.
I just hope they're correct that "The latest V4 derivative is soon to be revealed..." and not reviled.

Fast Eddie · Nov 30, 2021

Jus’ showin’ yer age now …!

EstuaryBoy · Nov 30, 2021

As long as it's not another Lego/Star Wars outtake.....

Voodooo · Nov 30, 2021

Let’s see how it’ll compete with the Ducati Street fighter, KTM Super duke R, and triumph triple.

TonyA · Nov 30, 2021

Voodooo said:
Let’s see how it’ll compete with the Ducati Street fighter, KTM Super duke R, and triumph triple.

Lets get the V4SV built , tested , reviewed first for goodness sake !

Voodooo · Nov 30, 2021

TonyA said:
Lets get the V4SV built , tested , reviewed first for goodness sake !

Lol. My point being is if the Norton doesn’t compete well with the current competition, that’s a total let down.

EstuaryBoy · Dec 1, 2021

Voodooo said:
Lol. My point being is if the Norton doesn’t compete well with the current competition, that’s a total let down.

I ask out of ignorance, not to sh*t stir.... but, did the 961? Because it still has it's devotees, regardless..

Fast Eddie · Dec 1, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
I ask out of ignorance, not to sh*t stir.... but, did the 961? Because it still has it's devotees, regardless..

That’s a good question.

It really depends how you look at it. In terms of performance it’s out gunned by the Thruxton etc big time. But for the 961 fans, there actually isn’t much in the way of real competition. It really is a unique kinda bike, and the Enfield / Thaiumph etc are totally different things.

The only bike that competes with the 961 in terms of visceral appeal (character) is a Harley. But they’re a totally different sector.

Its a niche within a niche within a niche !

Voodooo · Dec 1, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
I ask out of ignorance, not to sh*t stir.... but, did the 961? Because it still has it's devotees, regardless..

The 961 wasn’t ever a modern bike with modern design or modern technology. It was a throw back or retro bike.
TVS Norton is claiming the following. If it doesn’t compete with the modern competition of street bikes in the same category, to me that’s disappointing.
On top of all of that, everyone in the world can buy a V4 powered Ducati, Aprilia, etc. Will this be possible for the TVS Norton? Will their bikes be available at dealers around the world?
I know it sounds like I’m being impatient, I promise I’m not..they’re just questions I have that we’ll have to wait and see.

Norton V4SV | The pinnacle of British motorcycling

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EstuaryBoy · Dec 1, 2021

Voodooo said:
The 961 wasn’t ever a modern bike with modern design or modern technology. It was a throw back or retro bike.
TVS Norton is claiming the following. If it doesn’t compete with the modern competition of street bikes in the same category, to me that’s disappointing.
On top of all of that, everyone in the world can buy a V4 powered Ducati, Aprilia, etc. Will this be possible for the TVS Norton? Will their bikes be available at dealers around the world?
I know it sounds like I’m being impatient, I promise I’m not..they’re just questions I have that we’ll have to wait and see.

Norton V4SV | The pinnacle of British motorcycling

Embrace the pinnacle of engineering and innovation with the Norton V4SV. Unleash the beast. Explore the Norton V4SV today.

www.nortonmotorcycles.com

Agree totally with the V4 view, and I do hope it does deliver... Not sure if that's misguided 'brand loyalty', but I would like to see the marque get something sweet out there to help rid the sour taste of Garner..

But, regarding: 'The 961 wasn’t ever a modern bike with modern design or modern technology.'.... In fairness that wasn't how Skinner sold it to Classic Bike at launch... Great emphasis on their F1 ties and the 'best of everything' peripherals.....
Just saying...