quite the restyle!!!.................... I noticed yesterday they launched a new website, but it has no content.. A slightly amateurs' move, I can't help but think things are moving slower than they or we expected with the additional financial input. I did however read the full list of safety issues published regarding the original v4 and it's quite harrowing. The 185HP figure though, with an engine that rev's less is MUCH more realistic I think than the claims Norton had previously made. I don't think it will be worse for it, yes it's 1200CC so 200HP should be easily achievable but I don't think the market for this bike care about the absolute power figure, and it will now have to be properly homologated against Euro5 where as I believe previously those that actually did get road registered were done on SVA.
It gives all major manufacturers a run for their money on looks. But Norton is not a major manufacturer for production, quality or back-up. I dare say the price will be very premium. Part of that price justification is not only a great looking product, but it has to work properly and have a long-term production future. Caveat emptor....
How the f@ck can they launch new products when the last lot were so white and they ripped out thousands of pensioners?! The brand is tarnished: give all the money back and maybe it will be redeemed. Disgraceful And all they have done is rip the bmw off
Pretty, but for people with more money than sense. I don't think any company using the Norton brand has made money since the 1970s, and even then it was on the way out and propped up by government subsidies. Surely, if you want a fast bike with a V4 engine, you buy one from a company with a reputation for building them successfully, which means Ducati, Aprilia or Honda (any more?).
Anyone else getting a sense of Deja vu? Norton launching expensive, stylish & supposedly fast bikes is a groundhog day event that comes every few years, as does their government bail out followed by bankruptcy and a procession of ripped off buyers . I'm not in that market, I hope those that are have better luck than is usual.
People buy Ducati's. Theres plenty of people who will pay money for a bike thats exclusive in the sense that its the same as the normal one but with stickers on it. They will also pay an inflated price for a bike that is questionable RE quality. I've done it myself. People will buy the Norton. I'm sure of it. If you have the money, why not? We're blokes. We're morons. Paint it red, put some gold wheels on it and charge me £5k more. Yes please.
I agree but tarted up ducatis etc are still originally proven models with lipstick on. It would seem that is not the case with the Nirton.
Bob a fairing on the front stick on a Norton logo and you’re there. Frame even has same the two pipes thing
That’s what I thought…. I trust they’ve squared up all those punters that put down eye watering deposits and got fuck all??
