Norton 961 SE Commando First Look
By Ian Kerr, Contributing Editor for
MotorcycleUSA.com
After failing to enter production during Norton's US
ownership, the 961 Commando looks to be finally making it to the
public.
It now looks like September could see the first of the new Norton
961 SE Commandos rolling off the production line. Although very
similar in appearance to the ‘Kenny Dreer’ machine, it has been
totally re-engineered and now boasts fuel injection.
The motor remains a pushrod Parallel Twin and is expected to give
80-85 hp in its final form. The frame too remains as per the
prototype, BST carbon fiber wheels, Ohlin’s forks and twin rear
shocks; along with Brembo brakes also mirror the original. Only 200
of these new machines will be built, all coming with a numbered
plaque, costing £15,995.
Stuart Garner and his team though are remaining tight lipped about
future models, proffering to concentrate on fulfilling the orders
for the new SE model and establish confidence that the historic
brand is back as modern day manufacturer before promising further
models!
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