Low opinion of the 961

That is the essence of social media, everyone has an opinion about everything regardless of any evidence or experience of the matter being discussed. i have a 961 and the bike is reliable, responsive and great fun to ride. The build quality is not in question - Brembo, Ohlins, polished billet, polished wheels etc. It is pointless getting into any discussion on social media which rejects an uninformed opinion or point of view as it always deteriorates into abusive comments.

The real defence will be the number of bikes sold by Norton- from other social media sites and those who have attended the NEC today, it looks like these new Atlas bikes will sell by the bucket load.

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/route-66-ride-to-seattle.21482/ got the bike Easter 2016,8 weeks later after 1000 running in flew it to Canada/USA for a 10 week ,8,500 mile ride ,nuff said

Previously Richard pearce wrote:

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/route-66-ride-to-seattle.21482/ got the bike Easter 2016,8 weeks later after 1000 running in flew it to Canada/USA for a 10 week ,8,500 mile ride ,nuff said

Richard,

No like button on here!

People told me the rotaries weren't 'real' Nortons and were nothing but trouble. I sold mine with 113,000 miles on the clock and it never let me down once , original sprockets and chain, one of the best bikes I have ever had in over fifty two years of biking.

Bought a 961 sport over three years ago, now with 13,000 miles on the clock. A few teething problems but don't regret buying it for one second, no wonder the Aussies call us 'Whinging Poms'.

Facebook is the work of the Devil.!!

I've had no problems whatsoever with my 961 California.

OK, it's only just done 500 miles , but you get a feeling for a bike and this bike is going to be reliable.

As stated, great to ride and great to look at.

I never take any notice of "armchair" warriors anyway, I'm glad I bought it !

sam

Most motorcycle brands has safety issues. If you search on https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/repository/content/pages/rapex/index_en.htm

you'll find no reported issues on Norton for the last 14 years. In contrary to most well-known motorcycle brands.

In my opinion the European Commission (whatever you think of it) is a more reliable source of information than Facebook.

Bought 961 June 2016 never regretted buying a great looking bike which does everything you wish for the problem is some people in the club are still stuck in 1960 and will not except anything other than there own machines. Had a slight glich early on, head temp sensor failed other than that everything ok, compared to the new Mercedes I bought which I sent back as it had a horrendous paint job and had it exchanged. People in the club never excepted the rotaries saying they were not proper Norton's I have 2 and they are quality bikes which do everything I expect of a Norton. 961 current mileage 6400 and going and sounding great.

Den Bourne

I've had 961s for 5.5 years and continue to have great enjoyment from the 11k miles covered so far - there have been a few glitches but the factory and dealers are there to sort them out . You only have to look at what Stuart Garner & his team have achieved in 10 years - there is a 3 bike range at present with more models on the way. He is committed to run not only the V4 but the new 650 at the TT which keeps the name of Norton at the very forefront of motorcycling. When you buy a Norton be it old or new, you are not only getting a great motorcycle but buying into the brand which has a fantastic racing history. I spend many happy hours speaking to the public at petrol stations & the like when out on the bikes. Every motorcycle company has an evolutionary approach and Norton Motorcycles has IMHO done a superb job in such a short space of time. This year I have spoken to many new Norton owners who have bought the 50th anniversary models and across the board, they are all having a great time with them. Go & get a new one & I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

New Superlight 650 just launched at the NEC

Went to the show yesterday the Norton stand was one of the most visited stands.They had a customers bike an RR V4 with a full titanium exhaust that were allowed to start it up at 2.0 the whole area was astonished the sound even Steve Parish could not compete with it.I have a J P N Commando from new and No 20 Cafe Racer Anniversary bike never missed a beat from new.Suzuki U K had my GT750 on their stand and one of their guys cannot understand how they do it for the money for the two new bikes.