First test on new V4 ….

Fast Eddie said:
I thought that, they are tiny and you really sit on top of the bike, not in it, rather like a Mini Moto! It’s an odd design IMO, it looks Iike a very capable bike but it really is small. Its almost like someone got the scale wrong on the drawing ! I reckon they’ll address this at some point as I would imagine it’s gonna cost them huge sales.
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Are you refering to the Sportster 1250S ?
 
Voodooo said:
I like the Aprilia Tuonos. But I like the Mv and KTM better.

Have you seen or ridden a sportster s? I sat on one, it’s tiny, I was disappointed in the quality and plastic.
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The way I ride my XR1200 , I would be much better served with the Low Rider S or ST ,. I take my daughter out on some easy rides and the big twin would be much better for two up. But the cost is stopping me right at the moment.
 
TonyA said:
The way I ride my XR1200 , I would be much better served with the Low Rider S or ST ,. I take my daughter out on some easy rides and the big twin would be much better for two up. But the cost is stopping me right at the moment.
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The bigger engines are completely different Tony. For years I was convinced I wanted a Sportster cos they’re lighter. I was wrong!

Look for a decent Dyna Low Rider S like mine (Screamin Eagle 110 motor), they’re a classic already !
 
TonyA said:
The way I ride my XR1200 , I would be much better served with the Low Rider S or ST ,. I take my daughter out on some easy rides and the big twin would be much better for two up. But the cost is stopping me right at the moment.
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I now have a low rider st.
 

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TonyA said:
That's nice ! Have you been riding it much ? I would have to put a two up seat on it and a back rest though.
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You can add a 2 up seat. Many options, same with the back rest.

I’ve been doing property renovations and my driveway is tore out for new concrete, haven’t ridden it very much since I got it in April. But I will be soon.
 
Just seen the 44Teeth test ride. It does grow on me, sounds lovely, but race mode traction control on what is being called a road bike. 44K seems over the top for what it is, and the advertising pitch is not convincing. Maybe a decent road test would sway some. Surprised TVS doesn't have trade plates.
 
They should have made it a rotary. Another 4 cylinder sport bike. Meh
 
If they made a triple they would be (rightly perhaps) accused of copying Triumph.

A rotary would be cool but they’re dirty with regards to emissions, it wouldn’t be easy to produce such a thing AND they have no knowledge in this field. They might have history, but they have no knowledge. It’s easy to fix though, just hire Brian Crighton !
 
Fast Eddie said:
If they made a triple they would be (rightly perhaps) accused of copying Triumph.

A rotary would be cool but they’re dirty with regards to emissions, it wouldn’t be easy to produce such a thing AND they have no knowledge in this field. They might have history, but they have no knowledge. It’s easy to fix though, just hire Brian Crighton !
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Or just buy the company, and hire him.
Viola! the Norton 700W is born.
His website claims that they can build a street legal version for customers now, so they must have that capability.
If Mazda can produce a Wankel for sale, it can be done.
If Norton were successful at it, it would be a feather in their cap.
Something no other manufacturer has.
 
A warranty manager at Norton is probably reading this right now and thinking "f@#k no!" to most of the suggestions :D lol
 


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