The next new Norton...

EstuaryBoy said:
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...
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Like you just said “Classic Bike”.
The 961 was never claimed to be a high performance bike. Don’t get me wrong, I love mine and I’ll never part with them. But it’s not a performance bike and it has zero technology in it. And that’s perfectly ok.

The New V4SV to me, is kinda missing the mark as far as numbers go compared to say the Ducati V4.
The V4SV is heavier.
Makes at lease 23 less horse power than the lowest rated V4 Ducati. Even lesser than the higher spec Ducatis.
But I must say that honestly that wouldn’t matter to me because it’s WAY more than I’m capable of handling.

I just hope that the new Norton succeeds in all its work and continues to built into a world class brand.
 
EstuaryBoy said:
I ask out of ignorance, not to sh*t stir.... but, did the 961? Because it still has it's devotees, regardless..
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I suppose you could think of it as a British Sportster , it seems to fill that role with aplomb ! When Triumph produced the new water cooled twins 1200 cc etc in 2016 , the Norton 961 had to settle for retro classic . Which it does nicely with a grand style and feel which the Triumph lacks in my view.
 
The next new Norton...

hot off the FB page..
 
Voodooo said:
Like you just said “Classic Bike”.
The 961 was never claimed to be a high performance bike. Don’t get me wrong, I love mine and I’ll never part with them. But it’s not a performance bike and it has zero technology in it. And that’s perfectly ok.

The New V4SV to me, is kinda missing the mark as far as numbers go compared to say the Ducati V4.
The V4SV is heavier.
Makes at lease 23 less horse power than the lowest rated V4 Ducati. Even lesser than the higher spec Ducatis.
But I must say that honestly that wouldn’t matter to me because it’s WAY more than I’m capable of handling.

I just hope that the new Norton succeeds in all its work and continues to built into a world class brand.
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Yes , I am with you on that. At the price point this bike is at it HAS TO BE great . This is not an ARCH or some other expensive boutique bike . Supposedly , this bike was meant to compete with the best out there . Top horsepower doesn't win the shootouts anymore ! Rideability great handling and torque folks will win the day.
 
If you read some of the replies to comments Norton is basically saying it’s a ways off from any type of distribution and are making it clear this is just a prototype. I would imagine the chances of a motorcycle hitting the US shores in the next few years very doubtful. What’s even more interesting is I commented on yesterday‘s post and asked about support for the 961 and they deleted my comment.

They might need to take a page from Tesla and sell factory direct as I think the first go around burned a lot of dealers. Either way I’m excited to see if they’re actually using technology that’s current instead of the late 90s technology in the 961.
 
City Garage said:
If you read some of the replies to comments Norton is basically saying it’s a ways off from any type of distribution and are making it clear this is just a prototype. I would imagine the chances of a motorcycle hitting the US shores in the next few years very doubtful. What’s even more interesting is I commented on yesterday‘s post and asked about support for the 961 and they deleted my comment.

They might need to take a page from Tesla and sell factory direct as I think the first go around burned a lot of dealers. Either way I’m excited to see if they’re actually using technology that’s current instead of the late 90s technology in the 961.
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I thought Norton CEO already hinted at a Tesla like distribution in the video walk through . This thing is going to be scarry expensive folks !
 
We're all impatient with the progress of TVS/Norton, but isn't it better for them to "make haste slowly," so that this incarnation of Norton results in a success rather than just another abject failure.
For all we know, they may be in the process of seeking dealers in the UK, and other countries.
I know having a dealer in the US would make the difference in my decision to purchase another Norton.
Let's hope the delay to push product out the door, is due to well considered strategic planning on the part of TVS.
I want a fully baked cake, not more hasty pudding.
 
TonyA said:
I suppose you could think of it as a British Sportster , it seems to fill that role with aplomb ! When Triumph produced the new water cooled twins 1200 cc etc in 2016 , the Norton 961 had to settle for retro classic . Which it does nicely with a grand style and feel which the Triumph lacks in my view.
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So, in a funny way, I guess that describes how I ended up here. at around that time, I wanted the Norton 961.

But out of probably nervousness, I bought a Thruxton 1200 instead. It was a nice bike, but it was kinda bland. I still always wanted the Norton.

I've only just got it now, but I should really have just bought it in the first place.
 
Gojuu said:
So, in a funny way, I guess that describes how I ended up here. at around that time, I wanted the Norton 961.

But out of probably nervousness, I bought a Thruxton 1200 instead. It was a nice bike, but it was kinda bland. I still always wanted the Norton.

I've only just got it now, but I should really have just bought it in the first place.
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Less issues with the thruxon!!
 
Voodooo said:
Like you just said “Classic Bike”.
The 961 was never claimed to be a high performance bike. Don’t get me wrong, I love mine and I’ll never part with them. But it’s not a performance bike and it has zero technology in it. And that’s perfectly ok.

The New V4SV to me, is kinda missing the mark as far as numbers go compared to say the Ducati V4.
The V4SV is heavier.
Makes at lease 23 less horse power than the lowest rated V4 Ducati. Even lesser than the higher spec Ducatis.
But I must say that honestly that wouldn’t matter to me because it’s WAY more than I’m capable of handling.

I just hope that the new Norton succeeds in all its work and continues to built into a world class brand.
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I think we may be missing a key point of exclusivity and heritage. I ride with a mate on a V4S (which he rides well, but nowhere near its capacity) and we see more Ducati’s than you could throw a stick at - oh look, another Ducati! But if something more exclusive or out of the ordinary thunders through the bikers haunt you watch the heads turn. We bikers like to stand out, that’s why we accessorise and personalise. As an Englishman, a big thundering Norton over ‘everybody and their grandma has a Ducati’ - every time thank you. Don’t even get me started on the big 4. Can’t remember the last time I even stopped to look at a blade or an R1. And let’s face it, is there anybody on this forum capable of using that extra 23 HP?

Long live Norton
 

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