Many motorcycling enthusiasts regard Norton as the British Motorcycle Industry’s swansong. The company is certainly not letting down the side with its two stylish new bikes introduced for 2010: the 961 Commando Café Racer and Sport. Both feature an air-cooled 961cc engine delivering 79 hp and 65 lb-ft of torque. The new models build on the buzz generated by the limited edition Commando 961SE (above), and share the exclusive model’s same engine and chassis, though not its carbon fiber components.

Suspension is provided by adjustable Ohlins shocks while Brembo brakes provide stopping power. The Commando 961 Café Racer includes a fly screen, clip-on handlebars and sports exhaust, while the Sport has chromed tubular steel handlebars. The Norton Commando 961 Café Racer and Sport are available in four color combinations: black and gold, red and gold, yellow and black, and silver, red and black. The Café Racer retails for $ 22,200 while the Sport retails for $19,730. Not bad at all for such a stylish ride.

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