true on both counts but i wanted to gush about the very cool possibility of a new P-twin supersport

Bonnie = teh secks

New CB1100 = teh uglie

http://www.nortonracing.com/race/
General Specification

This NRV-588 has an advanced, up-to-date technical specification using computers to control all operations, but the general configuration is as follows:

Engine
588cc twin-rotor Wankel type
Fuel injected, direct spray into both bell mouths
Fully variable intake tract to peak maximum torque between 8000-11,000rpm
Electric water pump
Ducted fan air cooling for rotors
Fly-by-wire throttle
Power
Projected at 170 BHP @ 11,500 RPM
Max torque 80 Ibs ft, at variable rpm
ChassisTwin spar aluminium, by SpondonFront SuspensionOhlins upside-down forkRear SuspensionOhlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unitBrakesAP Discs with radial mounted front callipers and rear 2 piston brake calliper.WheelsDymag 16.5inTyresDunlopWeight130kg (dry)

i see you missed the nr700 link on their main page ;) if they sell a road version near 20k i'll be selling myself on the nearest streetcorner :lol:

I've entertained the notion of getting a Thruxton many times over the last few years; before the Warrior, and before the Buell fire sale.
I just never pulled the trigger and my interest got hijacked elsewhere.

That new Bonnie looks great to me, but I love retro/standards. :wink:
I'm not sure I'm comfortable with them straying too far from the classic look, but if it keeps their sales numbers up so they don't go under, I guess I'll deal.

That engine is beautiful.

The one thing I hate about almost all retro bikes, this one included, is the bread loaf seat.

However, being that it's more expensive, slightly less powerful, and 80lb heavier than my '02 SV650N, I think I'll pass on that one.

i wanted a thruxton untill i took an honest look at the ducati sport classic 1000. now im hoping for an afghanistan trip so i can have one for a daily standard

It is good looking. I like that they fit the injectors into the fake "carbs."
But needs a bit of work... Bar end mirrors being number one. A second brake disc up front would take some work, but it's definitely possible. A fly screen like the STriple. Lower bars, and those cafe knee grippy pad things... yeah that would work.
"Normal" tire sizes would be a huge plus too. A 120 front, 160 rear would like good and be easier to find.
:?:

The bike looks OK, but if you're going to buy a cruiser, get a HD Nighttrain. Now THAT is the secks.

I like the Bonnie it has something that the HD and it's clones doesn't. An individual look. Perhaps It is because I am in New Hampshire and HD' s are as common as as black flies but I am sick of their appearance. Mind you I am not knocking the bike. It is just refreshing to see a bike like a Bonnie or even the new Thunderbird. They do not look like anything else out there.