The Long Wait: The 2015 Norton 961SE

By Richard Backus
Published on December 10, 2015
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Bob Jones' 2015 Norton 961SE
Bob Jones' 2015 Norton 961SE
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961SE equipment varies from bike to bike. Both carbon fiber and traditional spoked wheels were used, as were standard and inverted Öhlins forks.
961SE equipment varies from bike to bike. Both carbon fiber and traditional spoked wheels were used, as were standard and inverted Öhlins forks.
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2015 Norton 961SE
2015 Norton 961SE
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961SE equipment varies from bike to bike. Both carbon fiber and traditional spoked wheels were used, as were standard and inverted Öhlins forks.
961SE equipment varies from bike to bike. Both carbon fiber and traditional spoked wheels were used, as were standard and inverted Öhlins forks.
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The 961’s styling is spot on, modern while solidly evoking the design of the original.
The 961’s styling is spot on, modern while solidly evoking the design of the original.
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The 961’s odd, curving transmission shift linkage looks like it shouldn’t work, yet it shifts beautifully.
The 961’s odd, curving transmission shift linkage looks like it shouldn’t work, yet it shifts beautifully.
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Bob Jones with his Norton at delivery.
Bob Jones with his Norton at delivery.
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Upsweep on the aftermarket pipes seems severe, but they sound glorious and make wheel removal easier.
Upsweep on the aftermarket pipes seems severe, but they sound glorious and make wheel removal easier.
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The 961SE at the top of Utah’s Fisher Pass.
The 961SE at the top of Utah’s Fisher Pass.

2015 Norton 961SE
Top speed:
130mph (test)
Engine:
961cc OHV air-cooled parallel twin, 88mm x 79mm bore and stroke, 10.1:1 compression ratio, 80hp @ 6,500rpm (claimed, at crankshaft)
Weight (dry):
414lb (188kg)
Fuel capacity/MPG:
4.5gal (17ltr)/NA
Price:
$17,899

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