I was never interested in getting a newer bike as my Norton Commando was perfect for me. It took me on quite a few trips including down south and never let me down. One day I was following a 1000cc Honda arouind a curve and was right on his back wheel thinking to myself how good I was doing. Just then the rider in front glanced over his shoulder, saw me and vanished like the millenium falcon! Time to rethink. My first test ride was on a '94 1200 Daytona and I was amazed at, not only the performance, but how little effort riding it took. Then I started thinking, this bike is about 20 years newer and what was available 20 years before my Norton? A 1953 Norton? And my Commando was light years ahead in performance. The changes are incremental but always moving ahead. I ended up with a '94 Triumph Sprint now sold and I ride a Rocket III. I still have my Norton and hope to be out and about on it this coming year. The old beasts have a special feel and are tons of fun though.
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