The original Dreer Norton was to be priced at around $20,000.00. I had one ordered but then it fell through. With a Olins suspension, and development costs for an updated engine design, it's not going to be anywhere near the price of a Thruxton, Ducati 1000 Sport. Sorry that's a pipe dream. It would be impractical to even suggest, especially as the production is limited. You can go to the Norton site and get an idea of the size of the operation. If they sell them as designed and don't down grade the suspension or cheapen the materials utilized then it will be in the $19,000.00 - $20,000.00 range. As soon as they announce the production dates my order will once again go in. $19,000.00 is reasonable considering the production schedule and the limited availability.
Cheers
Jeff:motorbike2:
By
James Keen
New bikes
13 March 2009 13:04
In
this week's MCN, Phil West rides the new Norton Commando. Here's a selection of pictures of the bike that we didn't have space for in the paper.
The new Commando features top notch cycle parts such as brembo brakes, ohlins suspension and light-weight carbon fibre wheels.
The design chief, Simon Skinner, was a key player in the development of the Triumph
675 and
Street Triple. The Commando is still in the pre-production stages so a lot of details are yet to be finalised, but Skinner is keen to keep the same general look in the finished version: "We want to retain the sihouette of this prototype because it's a very pretty little bike - butch but pretty."
Check back online soon for the answers to your questions for Norton and their MD Stuart Garner.
"There is no way that with the upgraded suspension, carbon fiber wheels it will be remotely close to the price of either a Ducati Sport or a Thruxton."
By
James Keen
New bikes
10 March 2009 09:58
MCN's Phil West is one of just a few people in the world to have ridden the new Norton Commando 961. Play the video to see close-up details, hear the Norton's raw growl and watch action footage of Phil riding the bike on Donington's small test track.
"I've ridden so-called 'aspirational' production bikes which fail to come close to the Norton's mouth-watering style, impressive finish and peerless specification" says West. "After the gleaming black and gold beast is wheeled on to the hard standing, three surprises come in quick succession..."
To read more about what the new Norton Commando 961 is like to ride, tech secrets from designer Simon Skinner and an interview with Norton MD Stuart Garner, pick up the
new look MCN, on sale Wednesday March 11.
Plus check back online soon for the answers to
your questions for Norton and their MD Stuart Garner.
Video: World first ride on the Norton Commando 961
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K80gXKSZTI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s263FNF8mqY
