Norton Commando

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Norton Commando

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Just read a review on this-

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Got to say, I really like it.

Whats your views?
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read about it in MCN yesterday, got to say if i had enough cash to spare :D
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Hope it's better than the last one :p
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Great looking bike, great name.
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storminateacup wrote:Hope it's better than the last one :p
:lol:

The write up (journalistic licence included :roll:) does sound quite good. I think the bike looks stunning. Plus the fact it's got some quality parts on it too :)
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A very nice looking bike IMHO :!: 8)

I hope it does well this time. I'd like to see the Norton name make a come back.

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If it could be at a reasonable price, I'd be interested as long as the Norton name doesn't bring too large a premium on what is a fairly basic bike....
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Don't want to read the review, just want to ride one, errr, own one :)
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Beautiful looking bike, wouldnt trust MCN review though after some of the shheeiitte they come out with :lol:
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Just enough of the classic design cues to make it seem like a Norton, hopefully not enough of the vibes and leaks that prove it.

And although it doesn't look particularly wrong, why doesn't the side panel fit the triangular gap in the frame rails?

Wouldn't turn one down, though. :wink:
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I like it, that engine looks amazing 8) ,somehow not so sure about the silencer :!:
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Could be wrong but look at the diameter of the forks.......now look at the swingarm! It looks like it was nicked from an Aprillia RS50! Seems a bit spindly considering it is supposed to be a sporting naked. Great looking bike and hope it is everything the looks promise it to be.
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Bit of a head turner in my book 8)

One question though. I thought it was a legal requirement to have a rear view mirror. Neither of those piccies do. Is that legal or not?

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It is a legal requirement and the one MCN tested had hideous bar end jobbies.
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Thought so.
Thanks Beamish :D

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