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Adam Ef · 16-11-18, 10:39 AM

For some reason it just reminds me of the MT07... the engine I think. Seems like everyone has seen the MT07 (and variations of) success and wants a slice of it. Swingarm looks a bit odd. Some bits are nice but it doesn't look like one whole bike, which for a Norton is strange as they usually look very complete. I guess Norton need to progress and move on but I think Triumph have managed that better with their newer models without losing what they are.

As with a lot of modern retro bikes it looks a bit confused. All that is aesthetics though I guess and it shoulld be judged on the ride, which I imagine will be great.

16-11-18, 10:39 AM	#5
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: The new Norton For some reason it just reminds me of the MT07... the engine I think. Seems like everyone has seen the MT07 (and variations of) success and wants a slice of it. Swingarm looks a bit odd. Some bits are nice but it doesn't look like one whole bike, which for a Norton is strange as they usually look very complete. I guess Norton need to progress and move on but I think Triumph have managed that better with their newer models without losing what they are. As with a lot of modern retro bikes it looks a bit confused. All that is aesthetics though I guess and it shoulld be judged on the ride, which I imagine will be great.