How so? Moto Bob has ridden both of these bikes numerous times. I have a hard time understanding why people get so sensitive when someone doesn’t pick their like.I thought this wasn’t a particularly useful video made possibly over a day. If you are going to do a comparison I reckon you need to live with the bike for a good few thousand miles- and face up to the ‘characteristics’ of the bike!
I am surprised that Triumph didn't win the handling score also. Just make it a clean sweep for team T .How so? Moto Bob has ridden both of these bikes numerous times. I have a hard time understanding why people get so sensitive when someone doesn’t pick their like.
This is a Norton forum and we own 961s. Of course we’re going to be biased, but you can’t deny the performance for the money of the speed twin.
He's just throwing Norton a bone ! We all know that team T is the winner ! Go team T ! Did anybody hear about team T making a motocross/supercross bike ? They hired Ricky Carmichael too , and there is a video on you tube ! Team T is going to blow Honda , Kawasaki , Yamaha , Suzuki and KTM into the weeds ! Go Team T !I am surprised that Triumph didn't win the handling score also. Just make it a clean sweep for team T .
It did, but they had to say something nice about Norton. If they just were honest and say its a fun bike to ride but don't compare it.I am surprised that Triumph didn't win the handling score also. Just make it a clean sweep for team T .
I've thought that if they had a gentlemen's racing division on a track day that only allowed Bonnieville R it would be fun to watch.He's just throwing Norton a bone ! We all know that team T is the winner !
I still think the Norton 961 looks better .It did, but they had to say something nice about Norton. If they just were honest and say its a fun bike to ride but don't compare it.
It's funny, I've ridden more types and sizes of motorcycles than I can possibly remember but I always come back to comparing the 961 to the first iteration of the Ducati Monster. The frame, the noise, the ride. It was a cheaper, unique bike of its time. 1993 circa
Team T as in Team Tony?He's just throwing Norton a bone ! We all know that team T is the winner ! Go team T ! Did anybody hear about team T making a motocross/supercross bike ? They hired Ricky Carmichael too , and there is a video on you tube ! Team T is going to blow Honda , Kawasaki , Yamaha , Suzuki and KTM into the weeds ! Go Team T !
Awww you say that to all the motorcycles.I still think the Norton 961 looks better .
Totally agree with the early air cooled Monster comparison.... and also a 750SF Laverda... Like most of you, i've owned many bikes..some of which handled very well, The TVS 961 i test rode a month back probably handled the best of them all... it was set up perfectly for me for both rough and smooth roads. I own a 2021 (new model) Speed Twin and although it is obviously a much 'better' bike, it lacks the sound, feel and visceral experience of a 961. I am currently on the path of 'Nortonising' itIt did, but they had to say something nice about Norton. If they just were honest and say its a fun bike to ride but don't compare it.
It's funny, I've ridden more types and sizes of motorcycles than I can possibly remember but I always come back to comparing the 961 to the first iteration of the Ducati Monster. The frame, the noise, the ride. It was a cheaper, unique bike of its time. 1993 circa
C’mon Al…Totally agree with the early air cooled Monster comparison.... and also a 750SF Laverda... Like most of you, i've owned many bikes..some of which handled very well, The TVS 961 i test rode a month back probably handled the best of them all... it was set up perfectly for me for both rough and smooth roads. I own a 2021 (new model) Speed Twin and although it is obviously a much 'better' bike, it lacks the sound, feel and visceral experience of a 961. I am currently on the path of 'Nortonising' it
Totally agree with the early air cooled Monster comparison.... and also a 750SF Laverda... Like most of you, i've owned many bikes..some of which handled very well, The TVS 961 i test rode a month back probably handled the best of them all... it was set up perfectly for me for both rough and smooth roads. I own a 2021 (new model) Speed Twin and although it is obviously a much 'better' bike, it lacks the sound, feel and visceral experience of a 961. I am currently on the path of 'Nortonising' it
For sure, are far as I'm concerned the Triumph wins in the handling department.I am surprised that Triumph didn't win the handling score also. Just make it a clean sweep for team T .