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09-24-2009, 02:24 PM
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Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
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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. |
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09-24-2009, 02:43 PM
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09-24-2009, 02:48 PM
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Elitist
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09-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Maryland
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cool is the only word to use.
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09-24-2009, 02:59 PM
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AMA Supersport
Join Date: Feb 2009
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While I do like the way it looks I can't imagine how much a limited production startup company has to pay for full Ohlins suspension, BST carbon fiber wheels, and full Brembo braking components.
For what I would imagine this bike will cost I'll take a 1198S and use the leftover money to buy a small car. |
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09-24-2009, 05:32 PM
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit).
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More here: Questions and answers provided by CEO of Norton Motorcycles, Stuart Garner, on the Commando 961 SE 17/06/2009 How many SE bikes will be produced? 200, as the name suggests SE means Special Edition as these 200 bikes are produced and sold Norton will be producing a standard Commando bike. When will the first bikes be produced? Our first bike production is scheduled for September 2009. If I place an order today when am I likely to get my bike? Late 2009 / Early 2010 - It depends upon the receipt of deposit monies as bikes are scheduled in order of receipt of deposit. Will the deposit be refundable if for any reason the bike does not make it into production? Yes Will you change the price or specification of the 961 SE? No, the 961 SE price and quantity is fixed and WILL NOT be changed. Will there be a finance option to purchase the bike? Yes, we are meeting with providers of bike finance and we will have a package available in the coming weeks. Will Norton be offering any insurance packages? Norton Motorcycles is currently in negotiation with insurance providers and will be able to make customers aware of the packages at the time of bike sale. What warranty will there be on the bike? Details of the warranty will be released soon. As a bare minimum we will be giving industry standard warranties however these warranties will be operated directly by our own trained Norton mechanics at the factory based at Donington Park. Where can I get the bike serviced? All sales and servicing will take place at the Norton factory based at Donington Park. A free of charge collection and return service will be available to all UK Commando 961 SE purchasers, this enables us to directly look after our customers with a professional service centre whilst not inconveniencing our customers. Where is my local dealer? All sales and service will take place at the Norton factory based at Donington Park. Can I come and view the bike? Yes, you are very welcome to make an appointment to view the bike and talk to our team. JC
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09-24-2009, 07:35 PM
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