GoldOxide_imp
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I had the pleasure of meeting up with two brand new (of five in Canada) Norton Commandos.
Norton Commandos
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LongRanger_imp
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Shiny!
Retsel_imp
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It's a beauty! The rear tire to fender gap looks more like what you'd find on a mono shock suspension.
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Jonnyallover_imp
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Here's a couple of pics of the beauty I mentioned in the other thread of this date.:
GoldOxide_imp
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Thanks. The lighting was actually really poor (dark warehouse). I am surprised I got what I did.LongRanger_imp said:
the Ferret
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Those ARE real? I thought they were only rumors.
Next your going to tell me Motus' really exist.
Next your going to tell me Motus' really exist.
GoldOxide_imp
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Hey Ferret - in terms of the stock Commandos, yes. I asked permission to photograph them. 
It was a strange sight in a Suzuki warehouse. I was told they were about $22K US each.
Can't comment on Motus, but any new motorcycle manufacturer with origins in North America would be a plus for all riders.
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Jonny: It takes nerve (or maybe as implied, $$
to customize a Commando as you shared. I think I prefer the stock look.
It was a strange sight in a Suzuki warehouse. I was told they were about $22K US each.
Can't comment on Motus, but any new motorcycle manufacturer with origins in North America would be a plus for all riders.
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Jonny: It takes nerve (or maybe as implied, $$
to customize a Commando as you shared. I think I prefer the stock look.
Those stock bikes are gorgeous.
GoldOxide_imp
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That "Norton Dominator Naked" referred to by alprider's second link looks similar to Jonny's find.alprider_imp said:
Jonnyallover_imp
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Jonny: It takes nerve (or maybe as implied, $$ to customize a Commando as you shared. I think I prefer the stock look.
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G.O.;
When I seemed to hear the rider say there were 5 like this I just assumed maybe it was a deal like Buel w/Harley, only on a micro-scale: some well-to-do dudes or dudettes/venture capitalists with a passion for the line.
The sight of the clip-ons probably sent my little gray cells into a state of speedy disinterest after appreciating the rest of the machining and detailing.
to customize a Commando as you shared. I think I prefer the stock look.[/QUOTE]
G.O.;
When I seemed to hear the rider say there were 5 like this I just assumed maybe it was a deal like Buel w/Harley, only on a micro-scale: some well-to-do dudes or dudettes/venture capitalists with a passion for the line.
The sight of the clip-ons probably sent my little gray cells into a state of speedy disinterest after appreciating the rest of the machining and detailing.
GoldOxide_imp
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Happy New Year Jonny -
Yeah, I believe these Nortons are hand built, so their production numbers would be low and people remember that as a key figure, especially owners. The clip-ons would probably do the same to me. Kinda similar to an old 50's Chevy-anything in restored stock condition until you see the dashboard and it is some retro-LED display. Not against that in most cases, but the mind wasn't expecting it.
Yeah, I believe these Nortons are hand built, so their production numbers would be low and people remember that as a key figure, especially owners. The clip-ons would probably do the same to me. Kinda similar to an old 50's Chevy-anything in restored stock condition until you see the dashboard and it is some retro-LED display. Not against that in most cases, but the mind wasn't expecting it.
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