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New Scrambler
by: wheelbender6 - Nov 17, 2018 19:22:22 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 17, 2018 19:22:22 GMT -5
As oldchopperguy said, Norton is known for making big, fast twins. Now Norton plans to sell a nice classic 650cc scrambler. Its looks great, but you could buy a pair of Yami MT 700s for the price of one Norton scrambler. newatlas.com/norton-atlas-650-ranger-nomad/57243/ |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 19, 2018 4:30:28 GMT -5
Nice bike, but, yeah... The Brits are mighty proud of their "Pound Sterling". Didn't go with the "Euro" which may have been a good idea. I guess I'm just too incurably old-school... To me, a Norton should be an air-cooled vertical twin... with wheels/tires just a tad on the skinny side... LOL! Back in the day, I rode the Norton Commando and the Royal Enfield Interceptor. Both great rides, and for competition I'd go Norton. But for everyday fun riding (and cosmetics) I'd go Enfield.
So... Being the all-American boy, I went Harley-Davidson...  Neat new Norton though! Good post! Leo (NOT ridin' nuttin' until doing some wrenching on the Mouse) in Texas
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 19, 2018 19:01:36 GMT -5
"To me, a Norton should be an air-cooled vertical twin... with wheels/tires just a tad on the skinny side.."
I prefer classic engines too, but Norton must use a high tech, water cooled mill to justify that crazy high price. The riders won't pay the big bucks unless they are really fast. They make the Husky 701 Vitpilen look like a bargain bike.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 21, 2018 0:55:01 GMT -5
"To me, a Norton should be an air-cooled vertical twin... with wheels/tires just a tad on the skinny side.."I prefer classic engines too, but Norton must use a high tech, water cooled mill to justify that crazy high price. The riders won't pay the big bucks unless they are really fast. They make the Husky 701 Vitpilen look like a bargain bike. But... Hey, how 'bout THIS? Make it a stone-age pushrod twin off 1970's tooling that only does the quarter in 13 seconds, and tops out at a walking-pace 120... Then cut the price by 75%...
I DO love being a half-Century out-of-date! |
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