Indian Chief Fans and Norton Fans Rejoice !! They Are Back With A Bang..

blurust · 2nd September 2009, 10:38

Hey guys,

I was geting rumours of Norton and Indian coming back to doing what they did best, Making Motorcycles that the world loved.

So they are Back !! And trust me they are Bad !!

Check it out.

Motorcycles

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd: The Norton Bikes

P.S mods please delete the topic if it has been discussed before !

Thanks

happy riding.

arjunkr · 2nd September 2009, 12:27

hi blurust , have you come across this news anywhere regarding the same in websites or else its a word of mouth..?

zaks · 2nd September 2009, 13:42

This is pure gossip IIRC

Sankar · 2nd September 2009, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunkr

hi blurust , have you come across this news anywhere regarding the same in websites or else its a word of mouth..?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaks

This is pure gossip IIRC

Check the links he posted.

blurust · 2nd September 2009, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Check the links he posted.

Thank you sankar.

Its not a gossib, its true. Just to clear any other doubts. When i said they are back i did not mean in india.

Happy Riding.

blurust · 2nd September 2009, 18:39

Hey guys,

Looks like there are no fans for indian and norton.

happy riding.

Bluu · 2nd September 2009, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurust

Hey guys,Looks like there are no fans for indian and norton.

happy riding.

I'm a huge fan of Nortons but if they are not available in India then I'm not really bothered.

dinar · 2nd September 2009, 20:29

There are fans of norton and Indian , no use discussing these as they will never come to india.
By the way the NORTON commando 961 SE has been in development for 9 year now, the engine is design is based on a NASCAR engine design. the valve train and head are picked form a v8.
Initially the engine was a replica of the original than it was found the the design was not suitable for modern day biking and reliability was an issue.hence the new engine with the authentic look.

Sankar · 3rd September 2009, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurust

Hey guys,

Looks like there are no fans for indian and norton.

happy riding.

Yes i'm a fan! I like Norton. I heard a Dommie kickstarted into life and blipped, that exhaust note gave me goose pimples all round! Will never forget that sound.

desideep · 3rd September 2009, 16:35

i love the commando. i saw it the first time in skin in 2008.. let me see if i have a pic will post here

here i do have a pic and it is beautiful the pic does no do any justice to the bike...

rranjith_kum · 3rd September 2009, 19:06

Off topic: I have seen the movie the worlds fastest Indian. Its a nice one. In that Antony hopkins will be driving an Indian Scout. But then I really dont know much about both brands, the media and words were always about Harleys.

Nitin · 3rd September 2009, 19:46

I love the Indian Chief Dark horse. Classic Indian Chief looks, with the new school styling!
The old Commandos looked much better, than whats seen in the link. The latter seems more like a cafe racer project!

2nd September 2009, 10:38	#1
blurust BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurugram Posts: 223 Thanked: 211 Times	Indian Chief Fans and Norton Fans Rejoice !! They Are Back With A Bang.. Hey guys, I was geting rumours of Norton and Indian coming back to doing what they did best, Making Motorcycles that the world loved. So they are Back !! And trust me they are Bad !! Check it out. Motorcycles Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd: The Norton Bikes P.S mods please delete the topic if it has been discussed before ! Thanks happy riding.
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2nd September 2009, 12:27	#2
arjunkr BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	hi blurust , have you come across this news anywhere regarding the same in websites or else its a word of mouth..?
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2nd September 2009, 13:42	#3
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	This is pure gossip IIRC
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2nd September 2009, 18:39	#6
blurust BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurugram Posts: 223 Thanked: 211 Times	Hey guys, Looks like there are no fans for indian and norton. happy riding.
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2nd September 2009, 20:29	#8
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	There are fans of norton and Indian , no use discussing these as they will never come to india. By the way the NORTON commando 961 SE has been in development for 9 year now, the engine is design is based on a NASCAR engine design. the valve train and head are picked form a v8. Initially the engine was a replica of the original than it was found the the design was not suitable for modern day biking and reliability was an issue.hence the new engine with the authentic look.
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3rd September 2009, 16:35	#10
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i love the commando. i saw it the first time in skin in 2008.. let me see if i have a pic will post here here i do have a pic and it is beautiful the pic does no do any justice to the bike... Attached Thumbnails
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3rd September 2009, 19:06	#11
rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 693 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Off topic: I have seen the movie the worlds fastest Indian. Its a nice one. In that Antony hopkins will be driving an Indian Scout. But then I really dont know much about both brands, the media and words were always about Harleys.
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3rd September 2009, 19:46	#12
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I love the Indian Chief Dark horse. Classic Indian Chief looks, with the new school styling! The old Commandos looked much better, than whats seen in the link. The latter seems more like a cafe racer project!
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