Norton Motorcycles has issued a press release noting another milestone in effort to return to the States: it has successfully completed durability and emissions testing for its 2012 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer , 2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport , 2012 Norton Commando 961 SE bikes. Now the niche English motorcycle firm needs to submit and receive approvals for safety and compliance documentation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as complete other paperwork protocols for the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. Then it can submit individual requests to each state,
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BRUTUS RETURNS
claimed to have a top speed in excess of 100 mph (160.93 km/h), and a range of at least 100 miles (160.93 km) between charges. The new version has been treated to a new drive train, upgraded braking, new bodywork, new electronics and new controls.
While it’s true that last year’s Brutus electric motorcycle was quite the stunner, the tasty bodywork changes made to Bell’s chain-driven 2012 model – Brutus 2.0 –
are simply mouthwatering. There have been quite a few performance improvements, too, starting with the batteries. The new model sees 153 volt/4.9kWh Lithium Polymer battery packs that replace the earlier sealed lead acid outing, and that are designed to last up to 50,000 miles with minimal maintenance (if any). The batteries are recharged using a household mains outlet (110 V), and it’s said to take just three hours to reach full charge.
The D&D Systems brushed DC electric motor has 88 or 96 volts running to it, depending on whether the rider chooses the eco or performance program. Bell explained that the liquid-cooled, owner programmable Manzanita Zilla 1k motor controller manages pack voltage at 153 volts but only lets 88/96 volts through to the motor, allowing for “virtually no sag in amps or volts during hard acceleration and puts less stress on the pack as a whole.”
Working with the clutchless five speed transmission, this set up is said to offer more range and better performance in all riding conditions.
All of the bodywork was hand-made in steel by Bell in his Las Vegas shop. The specs quote a 31-inch (78.74 cm) seat height, although the Link Type 3-Way 22-Point Adjustable Rear Shock caters for three-position ride height adjustment.
With that impressive top speed, stopping power is of obvious importance. Brutus 2.0 has twin 6 piston dual Galfer rotor brakes at the front and dual piston caliper single Galfer rotor brake at the rear.
RiderScan – Bikers life saver
RiderScan offers motorcycle/scooter riders total blind spot visibility for the first time.
Unique design with three vertical planes that gives a fantastic view, including the rider.
Continuous horizontal curve gives the rider a fantastic 180 degrees horizontal view into the blind spot areas.
Ultra lightweight and easy to fit to 99% of motorcycle/scooter screens.
Handlebar mounting brackets are available for 7/8“ and 1“ handlebars also headlamp bracket mountings.
RiderScan is available to order online. Contact us if you have any questions.
£36 is an introductory price.
HOW RIDERSCAN WORKS
RiderScan is a parabolic mirror that is mounted to the centre front of a motorcycle/scooter within the riders forward line of view.
RiderScan because of its fitting location within the riders forward line of view and just above or below the clocks this makes it much more obvious to the rider when something enters the blind spot areas verses side mounted wide angle mirrors.
RiderScan’s continues horizontal curve gives the rider 180 degrees horizontal coverage and the three designed vertical curves give a fantastic view keeping the road, the traffic and the rider in the picture even when the bike is leaning into a bend. Because you see yourself in the whole picture means we can truly say “RiderScan truly adds another dimension to the riding experience“.
HOW TO USE RIDERSCAN
RiderScan is a scanning mirror, when mounted correctly under normal circumstances the rider at one glance will see into all the blindspot areas.
RiderScan is a scanning mirror and not to be used without a final shoulder check. When a potential hazard is noticed in the RiderScan the rider should look to the hazard to get the true perspective. One quick glance into your RiderScan will let you know what is around you on both sides.
Whilst riding do not stare at yourself in your RiderScan no matter how good looking you are 😉 RiderScan has guide marks on the top to indicate the direction of the reflected image, use this until you know your RiderScan Always remember your arms, your jacket thickness and poor positioning of your RiderScan can affect its use as a blind spot mirror and its ability to warn you of potential hazards.