NORTON DOMIRACER 961
FIRST RIDE
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bumps, even on the angle once
committed to a turn. And the
Brembo twin-disc brake package
provides controllable, effective
stopping power with just the right
degree of sensitivity from the ra-
dially mounted calipers.
This is a proper café racer, but
in a modern context. Even the
riding position is more accommo-
dating than they used to be Back
Then, with not too long a stretch
over that gorgeous, gleaming
Commando 961, and that's a key
reason in what makes it seem so
flickable and agile.
Truly the best of both worlds:
Old and new, classic and modern.
As recounted earlier, it's been a
struggle for Garner to get Norton
established in the marketplace –
but it's a war that he now shows
every sign of winning, very suit-
ably marked by the debut of the
Domiracer. Indeed, it's yesterday
once more – in every sense. CN
The bike was
designed to pay
homage to the
Domiracer that
Tom Phillis rode to
third place in the
1961 Senior TT at
the Isle of Man.
(Left) The 961cc OHV parallel twin
produces some 83 horsepower
at 6500 rpm. (Middle) The bike
gets Ohlins suspension. (Right)
Minimalist? We think so… the bike
comes with just a tachometer.
alloy tank to the twin, relatively
high-set clip-ons. In fact, the
Domiracer doesn't seem as rangy
as you might expect with that lon-
ger wheelbase. It feels relatively
small and compact to sit on, es-
pecially compared to the stock
