Norton V4 ever closer -- but when??

[supermono]

Good bit in last week's MCN about the road bike, I guess a little detuned compared with production version but absolute proof for those doubters that this beast is real and coming.

I've heard the SS models are coming first, though I don't know the build order -- hoping mine won't be one of the first for obvious reasons. But I'm super excited now they have one running.

Anyone on here with any real news about delivery dates?

[Gizmo750]

Silence is deafening isn't it, much like waiting for actual news from the factory...
It was good to see an actual bike released to MCN though so must be getting close. Shame that the titanium exhaust on the test bike (and all promotional pictures, brochures etc) isn't road legal as it looks great and the proposed Euro 4 twin exhausts are nasty!

[Clintos1971]

Ive had my deposit on the RR for over a year now and have recently expressed an interest in buying an SS should one become available (if someone on the list cant proceed for obvious reasons ie no money). If I cant get an SS, I'll stick with the RR but a bit gutted that I didn't have the SS money when I put my deposit down as it is a beautiful creation

[Pothole]

I know interest rates are low at the moment but do you people really have nothing better to do than prop that snake oil salesman Garner up with your hard-earned? Has he ever delivered anything on time? I don't get why people still bother. From what I can see, the bikes aren't all that. Maybe I'll need a ride to get what the fuss is about.

[Shadow R1]

Perhaps if people took a tour of where the bikes are "being built" they will get a surprise at how few parts the place has........

[chris4652009]

Shadow R1 said:

Perhaps if people took a tour of where the bikes are "being built" they will get a surprise at how few parts the place has........

yep, it's proper old school in that respect

[btdk5]

Slightly off-topic but when bikes like this are being released and you place a deposit will you lose it if you dont complete the order for whatever reason??