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neatbik
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PostPosted: 10:38 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

A fair bit more expensive than Triumph or Guzzi, but what about Norton?

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zEF2RwrOnaI/TAmOcGDPHxI/AAAAAAAAABE/O_Gfeh81ELE/s1600/2010_Norton_Commando_961_Cafe_Racer_motorcycle.jpg

https://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/Norton%20Commando%20961%20Cafe%20Racer/index.php?p=2#.T0yuPIdmJ2A
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PostPosted: 10:39 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

beatnck2 wrote:


OMG! that is a seriously tidy bike. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

2 valves per cylinder push rod Confused Really?
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Norton with USD forks and in yellow

Shove an IL4 or massive twin in there...I'm game!
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PostPosted: 11:16 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's like they spent all the money on suspension and brakes and then thought fuck it lets chuck a 70's engine in there. Laughing
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PostPosted: 12:05 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love the Norton. Hugely overpriced though. I'd want this black one...

https://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4203/nortoncommando961seridi.jpg
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you want it any time soon then the Norton probably isn't going to be on your list, people have been waiting 12 months+ for them after paying hefty deposits...
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PostPosted: 12:52 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I reckon I'm almost alone here, but...

The Norton looks gash, the lines don't flow.
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PostPosted: 13:24 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buy one of these
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m5CVGlE9KzU/TmkPNkEFrqI/AAAAAAAADlg/P2OmQWr3S-c/s1600/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-2.jpg
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Radical-Ducati-Cafe-Veloce.jpg
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PostPosted: 13:48 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
It's like they spent all the money on suspension and brakes and then thought fuck it lets chuck a 70's engine in there. Laughing


Just like a Buell. However, Like the Norton (I'm guessing), my Buell was awesome to ride.
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PostPosted: 14:00 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://s2.visordown.com/uploads/images/productimage/6181.jpg
CCM CR40 ?
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PostPosted: 14:16 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do like the look of the Thruxton Thumbs Up Modern old school if that makes sense.

Anyone ridden one? What are they like?

I think it would be a tad uncomfortable after a while.
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PostPosted: 14:47 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dr. DaveJPS wrote:
https://s2.visordown.com/uploads/images/productimage/6181.jpg
CCM CR40 ?


Again, fuck ugly! Laughing
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Might as well get something pretty.

https://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/sport-classic/3722-sport-classic-rizoma-timing-belt-covers-dsc1000_rizoma2_800.jpg
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PostPosted: 15:02 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

norvil will make you one...

https://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/nor11.jpg
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Joe pointed this out last night in chat after I linked a normal version In my opinion its the nicest looking cafe racer that I've seen images of. (CX500)

https://clothesbeforehoes.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1978-honda-cx500-4.jpeg
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

What about this? The GB 500 - lovely bike. Quite rare now and somewhat expensive, though my dad got one for just £1400!

https://lovik.tripod.com/AGB2.jpg
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PostPosted: 20:30 - 28 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love the Guzzi V7 cafe racer. The V7 racer was on my list of possibles along with the thruxton. And what do i end up with a Triumph Scrambler.

Was just a case of one cropping up at my local dealer, if they had had a thruxton in there i probably would have bought that instead.

Regarding Guzzi vs the Thruxton, i think the triumph would just take it for me, being a bit more powerful and loads of aftermarket options available.

That said, the Guzzi does have a sense of exclusivity. Loads of us Hinckley chaps out there.
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PostPosted: 01:40 - 29 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

its not a cafe bike if you dont make it yourself
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