Are We Allowed To Mention N@rt@n In Here?

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  1. Adie P

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    #1 Adie P, Nov 15, 2018
    Just been sent this from a friend who is rather more Norton than Triumph oriented. Actually, he happens to be probably THE world's premier restorer of Norton Manx motorcycles - and an all round super guy, to boot.

    Anyway, I had a quick scan read of this and thought it was worth sharing. Doesn't that motor look a bit like two thirds of the Street/Speed triple engine? :)

    https://silodrome.com/norton-atlas-ranger-scrambler/


    I have to say that it does look really nice, though the side panels don't seem right somehow. Wouldn't mind a test ride though.


    Adie
     
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  2. Dougie D

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    #2 Dougie D, Nov 15, 2018
    love the look of the Norton Commando, but not keen on the looks of the Atlas..probably sell well to the hipsters though
     
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  3. Adie P

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    #3 Adie P, Nov 15, 2018
    "... probably sell well to the hipsters though" I thought exactly the same but then read this within that reveiw :-

    "The all-new Atlas Ranger is fitted with a 650cc DOHC parallel twin capable of 84 bhp and 64 Nm of torque (47 ft lbs). The engineers at Norton wanted to ensure that the new bike was a genuinely capable dual sport motorcycle – not a skinny-jeans-scrambler designed for asphalt and the occasional Instagram photoshoot on light gravel."

    Of course, that won't deter sales to people in skinny jeans or to people wanting "road use only" motorcycling .... uhmmmm ... that would be ME , then! ;) But it does show the intent for the bike itself and its potential target market!

    Be interesting to see how sales stack up against the likes of the Street Scrambler.
     
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    #4 Oldyam, Nov 15, 2018
    But the Nomad version will no doubt appeal to the road going " Hipster " group.
     
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    #5 Oldyam, Nov 15, 2018
    Not sure you could manage that DD with the 32" seat height :p:p:p
     
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    #6 Bad Billy, Nov 15, 2018
    Are you calling @Dozers Dad a short arse?
     
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  7. Rich Bryce

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    #7 Rich Bryce, Nov 15, 2018
    Don't forget we've met you Jez mate. Pure hipster ... well compared to most of the staid old farts that make up our majority.
     
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    #8 Tucker 1963, Nov 15, 2018
    You're so Luckily to have a FRIEND :sob:
    _20180901_120033.jpg Tucker
     
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  9. Adie P

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    #9 Adie P, Nov 15, 2018
    The Ranger is listed as 34 inches! (867 mms) so the Nomad is a bit more 'accessible'!
     
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    #10 Oldyam, Nov 15, 2018
    I agree its tall and the off road version has a 19" front wheel too

    2019 Norton Atlas Nomad spec

    Price £9,995

    Expected in dealers Late 2019

    Power 84bhp (63kW) @ 11,000rpm

    Torque 47lb-ft (64Nm)

    Tank size 15 litres

    Seat height 824 mm 32.4"

    Dry weight 178kg
     
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    #11 Adie P, Nov 15, 2018
    I notice that neither of them has a rear light - oddly. The rear mudguard/plate holder and light unit could end up looking like a complete afterthought.
     
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    #12 Tiglet, Nov 15, 2018
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    #13 Big Sandy, Nov 16, 2018
    You had me at 32DD....... :rolleyes:


    Tidy looking machine though.. But I could never afford it. :(
     
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    #14 Bad Billy, Nov 16, 2018
    As I said in an earlier post, anymore than a mouthful is wasted, therefore for us Brits a 32DD will do nicley.

    I believe your girlfriend was called Norma Snockers!
     
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    #15 Baben, Nov 19, 2018
    What? BSA or Ariel?
     
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    #16 Oldyam, Nov 19, 2018
    Hesketh ............... ?

    Silk ............ ?
     
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    #18 Dartplayer, Nov 19, 2018
    Always loved the Bonnevilles and Commandos in my youth, but find most scramblers are used like city 4x4 SUV.
    Nice specs and setup for off-road use and looks the part. 270 degree firing order sounds familiar :D
     
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    #18 GaleForceEight, Nov 21, 2018
    The paragraph you quote is the very marketing strategy that will pull in the hipsters that want to be ‘better’ than the other hipsters, ergo it will pull in sales from the very demographic that it is claiming not to be for. LOL
     
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    #19 GaleForceEight, Nov 21, 2018
    I know a girl who frequents my local that matches that description perfectly! ;)
     
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