Comments on: Norton M28 Concept Motorcycle by Arron Rogers http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:35:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Hangdog98 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/comment-page-1/#comment-241429 Hangdog98 Mon, 25 May 2009 02:21:32 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1878#comment-241429 The benefits of VPP rear suspension goes further than just limiting chain growth. Being able to limit changes in wheelbase during suspension movement has significant handling advantages that increase as lean angles increase, particularly on street surfaces (bumpy). The fork design has advantages in street conditions also with a path that again limits geometry changes, dramatically reduces stiction and can be better controlled by the spring/damper/linkage. The downside to linkage forks is in racing conditions where riders rely on the change in geometry under compression to help load the front wheel and turn the bike. BMW achieve a similar effect with their paralever and tele-lever fork providing excellent stability for spirited street riders. As for the design of the bike, it is truly a refreshing and intriguing design befitting the Norton badge. Well done. The benefits of VPP rear suspension goes further than just limiting chain growth. Being able to limit changes in wheelbase during suspension movement has significant handling advantages that increase as lean angles increase, particularly on street surfaces (bumpy). The fork design has advantages in street conditions also with a path that again limits geometry changes, dramatically reduces stiction and can be better controlled by the spring/damper/linkage. The downside to linkage forks is in racing conditions where riders rely on the change in geometry under compression to help load the front wheel and turn the bike. BMW achieve a similar effect with their paralever and tele-lever fork providing excellent stability for spirited street riders. As for the design of the bike, it is truly a refreshing and intriguing design befitting the Norton badge. Well done.

]]> By: Alex Lowe http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/comment-page-1/#comment-195831 Alex Lowe Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:11:03 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1878#comment-195831 A lovely-looking design, very striking, BUT: none of the technology is actually new, really, although the specific kind of rear suspension may not have been used on m/cycles (recently - most things *have* been tried at some point). I'm intrigued by the front end, which looks vaguely similar to the Confederate Wraith; is this simply an updated girder fork? If so, there are aternatives which offer similar aesthetic appeal, plus real practical advantages, e.g, the Hossack suspension/steering system (used by BMW under the name 'Duolever'). This is as narrow and rigid as a girder fork, but does not tuen the actual suspension with the wheel - hence, lighter steering, and separation of steering and suspension. Just a thought! A lovely-looking design, very striking, BUT:
none of the technology is actually new, really, although the specific kind of rear suspension may not have been used on m/cycles (recently – most things *have* been tried at some point). I’m intrigued by the front end, which looks vaguely similar to the Confederate Wraith; is this simply an updated girder fork? If so, there are aternatives which offer similar aesthetic appeal, plus real practical advantages, e.g, the Hossack suspension/steering system (used by BMW under the name ‘Duolever’). This is as narrow and rigid as a girder fork, but does not tuen the actual suspension with the wheel – hence, lighter steering, and separation of steering and suspension.

Just a thought!

]]> By: Clawbrant http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/comment-page-1/#comment-132509 Clawbrant Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:23:28 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1878#comment-132509 I must say, This bike is amazing! And I hate almost all sport bikes and even streetfighters. This must be the only one I would want to ride. Please, give it a headlight and put it into production. I must say, This bike is amazing! And I hate almost all sport bikes and even streetfighters. This must be the only one I would want to ride. Please, give it a headlight and put it into production.

]]> By: andy http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/comment-page-1/#comment-131169 andy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:21:06 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1878#comment-131169 looks very clean and modern. i like it very much. very good work. all the best to find someone who awake the brand and produce the bike ;-) looks very clean and modern. i like it very much. very good work. all the best to find someone who awake the brand and produce the bike ;-)

]]> By: Chris Goodchild http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/06/26/norton-m28-concept-motorcycle-by-arron-rogers/comment-page-1/#comment-130216 Chris Goodchild Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:28:04 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1878#comment-130216 Beautiful work! Who says only the Italians can design in Europe?My only criticism is the slot in the tank would be a safety issue on a track, otherwise cant fault the design and wouldn't want to it's a breath of fresh air .Wish you luck Arron! Beautiful work! Who says only the Italians can design in Europe?My only criticism is the slot in the tank would be a safety issue on a track, otherwise cant fault the design and wouldn’t want to it’s a breath of fresh air .Wish you luck Arron!

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