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03 November 2009 09:00
The New Norton Commando 961 is ready to roll. MCN was granted exclusive access to Norton's factory at Donington Park to see the very first production Commando 961SE nearing completion.
Watch the video for a closer look at the new Norton and read the full story in this week's MCN, on sale Wednesday 4 November.
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Video: Norton Commando 961 set for launch
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Overlookedlegend68 says
UK Engineering
There's nothing worse than someone talking out of their hat (Fly By Night....).
I have just restored a 500 clubby Gold Star, full nut & bolt, and I can tell you there is no shortage of skills in the UK, just a general lack of belief in what we can do by all the doubters, who in the main have been brainwashed by the Sun that the UK is finished. The amount of UK suppliers who can mend, restore or replicate is astonishing.
I've worked in the UK motorsport triangle for the last 20 years, try telling my friends (who fabricate everything from scratch) that we don't have the skills!!
05 November 2009 14:56
RogerRamjet51says
Norton 961SE
Norton has nearly made it back into production. That alone deserves a massive round of applause and support from ANY biker.
I have a Norton 961SE on order. I have visited the Donnington Park factory. I have seen the work and effort that has gone into this bike. To be honest, the objectors are doing nothing to support the bike industry and would be better of dreaming of having any bike at all. Stick to buses, you will get helped on, it's safer and you can park the zimmer.
I shall enjoy this bike as any other that I have bought. British, Japanese, Italian or US.
Great discussion, wasted on Fly by Night. Agree that he should go to Japan, ride the speed restricted roads and suffer the constant traffic jams. Or get his bus pass renewed. Your a Chump mate!
05 November 2009 13:19
JonWilman says
Sorry to here that Fly by Night has such poor faith in UK engineering skills. I am interested what you do for a living. I am an Production Engineer for a UK owned electrical connector company based in the south of a country that I and many others have been producing goods for , which also contribute to the UK economy.
I wish all at Norton the best for the future and when I can afford to buy one I will park it next to my Speed Triple which was built at one of John Bloors two UK factorys that I have visited, seen components being manufactured, and also contributes tot he UK economy (do you?). If Stuart Garner can achive a small fraction of what John Bloor has then he will have done something good. Why don't you go and move to Japan or China or better still get a job in the Government who also have a low opinion of UK engineering importance. I am guessing you might work for a Merchant Banker !
04 November 2009 19:18
redflamebikersays
phil3 comments
Phil, living very close to Daventry, is there anyway I could contact the guys who developed the engine?
It's sad that 'Fly by Night' believes we couldn't one day again have a "flourishing motorcycling industry." Maybe I'm too optimistic? But long term why not?
I do believe the UK has the engineering skills...
04 November 2009 19:04
jetset119 says
NC 961
The Bike looks awesome.I've always wanted one so it looks like my dreams may come true.I'm sure the version they are showing is top of the line I wonder what the base version will look like and of course how much power are we talking here and what type of handling capabilities does it have .its very sharp looking and I want one.
04 November 2009 14:41
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