Well, as we have another thread going where the topic is the idea that the £16-17k 961 is too expensive… I’m gonna suggest we don’t hold our breath waiting !!Who’s going to be the first on this forum to buy one?
I think you misunderstand sir…Photos attached from the Bike Shed show on Saturday.
Thought the V4CR were much better than I thought they would be, but not particularly interested in owning one.
Said to the man in charge that the colours, although traditional for Norton were a bit boring, and everyone
knows blue Nortons are fastest so suggested fireflake blue.
Told the Norton guy Fast Eddie has the cash, but would not buy one as not blue, and I was right.....
Fast Eddie : "The fact that it’s forty six grand isn’t actually a problem for me… cos I just don’t freakin’ like it… at all !"
I think those covers are for heat management . To keep the direct hot air off your calves . The price is too high . Has anyone seen it with those covers off ? It could be hideous behind there !I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…
IMHO they are deliberately hiding the engine. They are trying to ease us into accepting what EVs look like, so that when they do come, they have some design lineage and brand familiarity and aren’t such an outright abomination and shock to our systems !
Only time will tell Tony.I think those covers are for heat management . To keep the direct hot air off your calves . The price is too high .
Let me rephrase , The price is too high for me .Only time will tell Tony.
If they sell, the price was right.
Similar sentiments here too.I think you misunderstand sir…
IF I liked it, THEN the £46k would be the problem.
But I don’t, so it ain’t !
Good pointWell, as we have another thread going where the topic is the idea that the £16-17k 961 is too expensive… I’m gonna suggest we don’t hold our breath waiting !!
Hey Guys , just wondering if the economies of scale are such that they can't make or sell it for less ? What would they have to do to knock that price down ? Start with an aluminum gas tank not CF and go to Showa and Nissin for brakes / suspension . Get cheaper mag wheels from whoever etc.. How much is that engine and frame costing them to make ??? Cut out all of the polishing and make it satin finish bare bones so to speak. Offer the upmarket version with all the expensive stuff for those willing to pay for it. Can they make it for $30K out the door. ?Once again. Another fail.
I’d rather have the Nomad bikes.
I’m my opinion, the CR is a $25-28k USD bike.
I don’t care how little are produced or how exclusive it will be. 185 hp, parts made in China Woopie.
Nothing special about any of that. TVS thinks by charging £46k that, that alone makes it seem special. Here we go again with the boutique bike.
Other 185 Hp bikes can be had and I guarantee none will be the norm in my area and I know that 185 Hp is out of my capabilities. Not to mention, other brands will supply spare parts when needed.
They can't ship anything until its homologated.
The 'well healed' motorcyclists that can afford to buy it are not daft or stupid, they also know what else is out there and will spend their money wisely. Other than the odd cook, I don't see many takers for it.It’s at that price point that is above the means of the average bike riding punter, but make no mistake, there is still money around in certain sectors/areas of the UK.
Some that buy may be less likely to ride it than you or I, but as a ‘my wallets bigger than yours‘ proposition it will likely sell. Whether it sits in a living room on SWR or goes into a collection.
Then there’s the british bike enthusiast that is a little more ‘well healed‘ that is likely to ride it and not talk about how much it cost.
Lastly would be your average guy who falls in love with the proposition - he’ll sell any other bikes he has and maybe his kidney to own one.
I really don’t think Norton expect these to fly out of the factory in great volumes.
‘Cook’ ??The 'well healed' motorcyclists that can afford to buy it are not daft or stupid, they also know what else is out there and will spend their money wisely. Other than the odd cook, I don't see many takers for it.