After the story the other day about the newly reborn Norton with their all new V4 sport bikes, you might want to see a wonderful example of what Norton used to produce, a beautifully restored 1971 Dunstall Norton Commando. Compare the bikes and decide for yourself if the new carry on the tradition. It's an interesting contrast. If you have ever wanted a classic Norton, … [Read more...]
Norton Motorcycles Gets Serious with a New Factory, Superbike and Cafe Racer
Another British marque is stirring again with new life. Norton Motorcycles, which has been struggling is now owned by TVS Motors of India and they've made a substantial investment in the company, building an all new, state-of-the-art factory and the new V4SV superbike along with the prototype V4CR Cafe Racer. These are not your grandfather's Norton, not your father's, not even … [Read more...]
1959 Norton Norfield Cafe Racer
Noticed this for sale the other day and I don't remember seeing one like it before, it's a 1959 Norton Wide Line feather bed frame with a 1964 Royal Enfield 750 Interceptor vertical twin engine. Visually, it's a stunner. It's been sitting on display and never run, so it's as built. The frame was powder coated and Commando forks were installed up front. Buchannons built the … [Read more...]