Why can't I keep my hand in my pocket?

[johnnyadventurepants]

red

[Advwannabe]

That bike is causing a similar stirr down under. Just as sexy as a Thruxton and more power and suspension.

If they don't shoot themselves in the foot with corperate wrangling or overreach they are on their way

[tett]

I saw a couple of these in Toronto in January.  They are sweeeeeet!!!!

I just sold my 1971 Commando (not enough cash or time to rebuild it properly).  I want a new one and I would almost give my left arm for one of these
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Only 100 or so are being imported into Canada this year.

Please post more pics and your experiences when you have a few miles on it.  How does it compare to a Tiger?

Cheers!

tett

[Sin_Tiger]

Wooohooo, the Hamster has ordered on I believe and a few other notables, you're not going to get all hoitey with us scum now are you  :lol:  

[John Stenhouse]

Oh God, I've gone off the idea now Hammond has one!  :lol:

Still he's probably ordered the SE, they are all sold out and the first ones get delivered next week.

Nah, no ideas above my station yet, have to see if the old crash helmet will fit if I get a swelled head.  :shock:

Because they haven't sorted dealers yet the factory is doing servicing and warranty, they'll pick it up and return it free or if you take it up there, lunch a tour and a loan bike for the day. That was reasonable I thought.

[John Stenhouse]

Tett, I'm afraid it wont get here for a while yet, delivery is expected in July!

I just went to put my name down for a test ride, but as the production isn't up and running yet, if I went for a test that would be in April, if I then decided I wanted one and ordered it then, delivery wouldn't be until next year  :(

So I ordered one with the understanding that if the test ride is no good I get my money back...............................somehow I don't think that will be the case  :D

[Chris Canning]

BLACK!!! :D with the mags ,if you want to know about the Norton factory,paddock entrance at Donington,go through, first left.

[abruzzi]

I like the red one.  I've been following these since the Kenny Dreer days. I glad they are finally coming out, I'm not glad I'm broke.

I also hear that they are looking at making a street legal version of the rotary race bike NRV588:



Look at the specs:

Engine   

588cc twin-rotor Wankel type

Fuel injected, direct spray into both bell mouths

Fully variable intake tract to peak maximum torque between 8000-11,000rpm

Electric water pump

Ducted fan air cooling for rotors

Fly-by-wire throttle

Power   

Projected at 170 BHP @ 11,500 RPM

Max torque 80 Ibs ft, at variable rpm

Chassis   Twin spar aluminium, by Spondon
Front Suspension   Ohlins upside-down fork
Rear Suspension   Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit
Brakes   AP Discs with radial mounted front callipers and rear 2 piston brake calliper.
Wheels   Dymag 16.5in
Tyres   Dunlop
Weight   130kg (dry)

[Nick Calne]

Black, Black, Black...with black leathers and helmet with a JPS paint scheme.

http://www.jpsnorton.com/

You lucky lucky man... 8)

[Sin_Tiger]

Black definately ...... but it looks good in red too, bugger, that's torment :shock:

My one question for you is have you told her ladyship yet  :lol:

[Chris Canning]

I like the red one.  I've been following these since the Kenny Dreer days. I glad they are finally coming out, I'm not glad I'm broke.

I also hear that they are looking at making a street legal version of the rotary race bike NRV588:



Look at the specs:

Engine   

588cc twin-rotor Wankel type

Fuel injected, direct spray into both bell mouths

Fully variable intake tract to peak maximum torque between 8000-11,000rpm

Electric water pump

Ducted fan air cooling for rotors

Fly-by-wire throttle

Power   

Projected at 170 BHP @ 11,500 RPM

Max torque 80 Ibs ft, at variable rpm

Chassis   Twin spar aluminium, by Spondon
Front Suspension   Ohlins upside-down fork
Rear Suspension   Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit
Brakes   AP Discs with radial mounted front callipers and rear 2 piston brake calliper.
Wheels   Dymag 16.5in
Tyres   Dunlop
Weight   130kg (dry)

I wouldn't get to carried away,there's a very long story,with an even longer legal wrangle,he doesn't have the rights to make rotarys,and the guy who knows all about them,fell out with above and went his own way,put your tin hat on and check the rotary club!!!!

[John Stenhouse]

I had a very helpful friend on the phone this morning. John he says, you've had a red bike you have a black one, you've never had a silver one!

Thanks for that Dave, bad enough choosing from two colours now he's saying silver is nice too.

I think it's going to be red, but not fully convinced yet. I may have to see one in the flesh to make sure.

[Sin_Tiger]

I had a very helpful friend on the phone this morning. John he says, you've had a red bike you have a black one, you've never had a silver one!

 :shock: Arrrgh, nice friends  :roll:

[oxnsox]

:idea:   Since you won't be looking at the colour, because you'll be riding it, then you can simply go with the consensus...  It's the least you could do....  :lol:  :lol:

[John Stenhouse]

I'll take some photos when the test ride date comes through!