Norton Motorcycles

Norton goes to Canada!

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:42:34 +0000

The very first batch of bikes are exported today. Peter Howes, President of Norton Canada is here at the factory sending the bikes on their way. Norton are back in Canada after some 30 years… Further new territories opening in coming weeks, fantastic to be getting these hand built British bikes exported around the world.… Read More

Busy times at the Factory

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:43:36 +0000

After the race team had a hectic time at the TT races, the factory kept busy throughout. The whole team were flat out hand building 961 Commando bikes. Pictured is a real eye catcher, a stunning 961 Cafe Racer in Yellow with hand polished engine cases and you can just make out the Carbon fibre Rear Hugger. Sure to be a real head turner!… Read More

Norton at the 2013 TT

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:35:53 +0000

Norton return from a successful 2013 TT, factory riders Ian Mackman and Dan Hegarty did a great job under wet and difficult conditions in first practice week. In the first Superbike race aboard the all new Norton SG2 ‘Mackers’ had an amazing race and came home with 18th place securing a bronze replica trophy. ‘Hegatron’ had to pull in after 4 laps with a locked caliper due to stones, very disappointing after a strong race. With more testing required on the engine side we went into the Senior race with standard road spec engines. Both riders did us proud and after some 240 miles of race distance both bikes finished having set lap times in the 122mph bracket, a truly … Read More

The Norton SG2 Factory bikes

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:05:25 +0000

The all new SG2 factory bikes waiting for first run in anger around the famous TT mountain circuit.

Norton off to the TT with Alltruck

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:13:18 +0000

For the second year running Norton will be supported by Leicester based truck hire firm Alltruck plc as the official transport provider, supplying the truck that will pull the Norton race trailer over to the 2013 Isle of Man TT.

Stuart Garner, CEO of Norton Motorcycles, said “we are passionate about partnering with local businesses and Alltruck plc is a great fit for us. Brand image is key and Alltruck supply top of the range vehicles, befitting of the Norton Motorcycles brand.”

Alltruck plc Sales Director, Steve Stanton said “Norton is an iconic brand and one we are proud to be associated with. We wish the team a triumphant trip and we are excited to be a part of their … Read More

The Italian Job!

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:16 +0000

Recently our International Head of Sales, Joe Adams spent time travelling throughout Europe visiting the Norton dealers. Joe spent time at Norton Italia with Davide Rebeccani and Guiseppina Meazza who run and own Norton Italia. Joe delivered a brand new 961 Commando Sport Dual Seat model and Davide was able to take the bike out the following day for a 250 mile ride into the Italian mountains. He couldn’t believe how well the bike handled whether by himself or two up with Guiseppina. The new Commando created a real stir wherever he stopped, his fellow Italian bikers all wanted to know more.. … Read More

First French Dual Seats

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:18:01 +0000

Today see’s the first shipment of our dual seat Commando 961 bikes into our exclusive distributor Norton France, based in central Paris. As production volumes continue to increase we have reached another important point with the dual seat model now in full production and delivery across Europe. Great thanks to all the hard working Norton team and special thanks to our European dealer network for all their hard work in bringing Norton back into the showrooms..… Read More

British at Heart..

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:43:34 +0000

Did you know Norton hand build all their engines in house!? The answer is Yes, we certainly do. Here’s a picture from engine build this morning..

Norton are truly British at Heart..… Read More

Bonjour Magnifique!

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:27:30 +0000

What a beauty…. Norton France has put together this gorgeous Norton Commando 961 SF as a special one off for it’s Classic Paris show this week. Thierry Stapts the owner of Paradise Motorcycles and boss of Norton France [details on dealer section of our website] put the bike together to show how you can make the 961 SF exclusively yours by special paint and other one off finishing touches. This exclusive approach is encouraged by the Norton factory and we wish Thierry and his team well at the show this week..

Norton launch in Japan

Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:08:14 +0000

The British Embassy in Tokyo kindly hosted the Norton Motorcycles launch party, taking Norton back into the Japanese market after some 30 years.. The first Commando 961 bikes were there and received great attention from the discerning Japanese dealer network that Norton Japan has worked hard to put in place over the last 18 months. The bikes received great accolades from the dealers who also spent time with Stuart Garner, CEO of Norton Motorcycles and Joe Adams head of International Sales. Stuart and Joe flew over for the launch at the British Embassy particularly to meet the dealers, thanking them as well as the staff of Norton Japan for their hard work and ongoing support for Norton.

Stuart and Joe … Read More