Norton Commando 961

azoomm · 09-24-2009, 11:50 AM

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bik...mmando-961.php

Me thinks they should have gone with the right side GP Shift of old... just to make it a REAL Norton. Wonder if this one leaks oil like it's supposed to? No tickling carbs??

Sean · 09-24-2009, 11:53 AM

They've been shopping this thing around forever. It's like the Great Pumpkin, they keep saying it's coming but Linus can't show anything to prove it.

"Pricing available mid 2009"

azoomm · 09-24-2009, 12:35 PM

This Great Pumpkin is sexy....

karl_1052 · 09-24-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

This Great Pumpkin is sexy....

That is pure motorcycle porn.

CasterTroy · 09-24-2009, 01:16 PM

And this is strartup number HOW many now?

marko138 · 09-24-2009, 01:26 PM

Wow. Me likes.

Dave · 09-24-2009, 02:12 PM

delicious, id still rather have a roadgoing version of that 588 racebike theyve been playing with

Homeslice · 09-24-2009, 02:24 PM

Good looking bike, but I'm not sure why they're bragging about "right-side-up" forks. Are there people out there who actually think they look better than upside-down forks? Just because cruiser/standard bikes traditionally have "right-side-up" forks doesn't mean they would suddenly look ugly if USD forks were used.

Sounds like Norton is just making an excuse for being cheap and not using USD forks.

karl_1052 · 09-24-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Good looking bike, but I'm not sure why they're bragging about "right-side-up" forks. Are there people out there who actually think they look better than upside-down forks? Just because cruiser/standard bikes traditionally have "right-side-up" forks doesn't mean they would suddenly look ugly if USD forks were used.

Sounds like Norton is just making an excuse for being cheap and not using USD forks.

Considering they are Ohlins, and look to be custom built for the application, so I doubt they would be cheap.

Homeslice · 09-24-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Considering they are Ohlins, and look to be custom built for the application, so I doubt they would be cheap.

Correct, but they are most likely cheaper than USD Ohlins, and slightly lower-performing due to unsprung weight and all that.

09-24-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
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09-24-2009, 12:35 PM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	This Great Pumpkin is sexy.... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

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CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	And this is strartup number HOW many now? __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

09-24-2009, 11:53 AM	#2
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	They've been shopping this thing around forever. It's like the Great Pumpkin, they keep saying it's coming but Linus can't show anything to prove it. "Pricing available mid 2009"

09-24-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	delicious, id still rather have a roadgoing version of that 588 racebike theyve been playing with

09-24-2009, 02:24 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Good looking bike, but I'm not sure why they're bragging about "right-side-up" forks. Are there people out there who actually think they look better than upside-down forks? Just because cruiser/standard bikes traditionally have "right-side-up" forks doesn't mean they would suddenly look ugly if USD forks were used. Sounds like Norton is just making an excuse for being cheap and not using USD forks.