Biting the Bullet: Living with the Enfield

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March/April 2006
By Landon Hall 
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North Motorsports taking deposits
Norton Motorsports is taking deposits for the 2007 production Commando. The 100 Commando Signature Series 961SS models (roughly $19,995) have already been reserved, but now the company is accepting deposits on the sporty Commando 961S ($13,200) and base Commando 961 ($11,000) models. The Signature Series models will be built first in mid-2007, followed by the other Commandos.

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All three versions will share the same air-cooled, 961cc parallel-twin engine. Norton claims 80 rear-wheel horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 65lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm. The three models will also share a welded chromoly steel-tube frame and an aluminum swingarm, and each bike will have a 24.5-degree rake, 4 inches of trail, and a 56.5in wheelbase, along with a 32in seat height. The pre-order process consists of a $500 deposit. For model specs and more, visit www.nortonmotorcycles.com.

The Legend of the Motorcycle International Concours d’Elegance will be the first North American event of its kind for motorcycles. With an exhibition of 200 motorcycles covering nearly 100 years of history and judged by an international panel of experts, the event has been established to create a forum for motorcycling on a level only previously associated with fine automobiles. “Legend of the Motorcycle is a celebration of the art of motorcycling. It pays homage to the rich heritage, innovation, beauty and lifestyle the motorcycle imbues,” says founder Jared Zaugg. The inaugural event’s featured marques will be Crocker and Brough, and in addition to the standard class awards, there will be a variety of special category awards. The lawns of the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Calif., will play host on May 6, 2006. For more info, visit www.LegendoftheMotorcycle.com. MC

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