Indian manufacturing giant TVS Motor has bought the Norton Motorcycles brand in a £16 million deal. Following Norton going into administration in January, there have
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VIDEO: World War II despatch rider TRAINING. How to ride and maintain a Norton 16H.
A film has been unearthed which explains everything World War II despatch riders needed to know about the Norton 16H – from how to ride
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Norton collapse: change.org petition started calling for Stuart Garner to be questioned by the Government
A petition has been set up calling for Norton boss Stuart Garner to be questioned over his conduct with the beleaguered British motorcycle firm and
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Norton collapse: “Significant interest” from potential buyers raises hopes of saving the motorcycle brand
This could be the first chink of light in the dark Norton story, with a new statement from BDO – the company brought in to
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Norton collapse: Production stops at Castle Donington, cars taken away, concrete blocks placed in front of entrances
It’s reported that production of motorcycles has now stopped at Norton Motorcycles in Castle Donington, but there have so far been no redundancies announced. Reporting
Read more Norton collapse: Stuart Garner does not show up at pensions hearing
Allegations made by the pension fund members whose money was tied up in Norton shares were heard yesterday (Thursday) by the pensions ombudsman – but
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Norton collapse: Administrator’s report shines light on the numbers
Norton’s Administrators, BDO have compiled a report into the state of Norton Motorcycles and the report makes for interesting reading. In light of the company
Read more Call for inquiry into Government cash ploughed into Norton Motorcycles
An MP has called for an official investigation into the Government’s funds that were put into Norton Motorcycles. Meg Hillier MP will now write to
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SEVEN questions raised about the Norton Motorcyles COLLAPSE.
Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration, as it is pursued by HMRC for £300,000 in unpaid taxes read about this HERE. Whilst the dust on
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Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration
British motorcycle maker Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration. The company, based in Leicestershire has been reportedly struggling to pay a £300,000 tax bill and
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You know how you could invest in Norton 8 days ago? Well, now you can’t. Apparently, there’s a mystery new investor…
When we brought you the article on November 12 when news broke that Norton was offering the public a chance to invest in the company.
Read more Fancy OWNING a part of Norton Motorcycles? Well now YOU can.
Norton Motorcycles has just announced it’s going to be offering the public the chance to invest in the British brand. And you can get involved.
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TT 2019: Peter Hickman to RACE new Norton Superlight 650 in the Lightweight TT.
Peter Hickman has joined forces with Norton Motorcycles for 2019 – and is set to ride the British brand’s new Superlight 650 during this year’s
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Norton’s Stuart Garner: “Brexit has kicked us up the backside.”
The big boss of the British firm has spoken to Sky News about what leaving Europe really means for the revived brand. In the exclusive
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What’s hiding in your workshop? Eleven Norton Commando’s from 1975 and a Matchless G80 from 1989 found boxed up in Belgium.
Imagine finding eleven brand new, boxed up Norton Commando 850’s from 1975 (and a brand new Matchless G80 from 1989) in a dusty corner of
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Norton Motorcycles lands £20 MILLION Japanese export deal. 200 UK jobs. 1,000 bikes. 5 years.
Norton Motorcycles has signed a new £20m export deal to Japan, which will support 200 jobs in the UK and see around 1,000 new motorbikes sold
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Isle of Man 2019: Plans in place for LIVE TV coverage of the races!
2019’s Isle of Man TT Races could be the first to be watched live around the globe as a new broadcast deal looks set to
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RECORD BREAKERS: Bonhams takes close to THREE AND A HALF MILLION POUNDS at Autumn Stafford Sale. 1925 Brough Superior sand-racer ‘project’ sells for £264,500.
Bonhams annual two-day Autumn Stafford Sale closed yesterday at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford Showground, taking a total of £3,479,800 over the weekend.
Read more Norton Motorcycles joins forces with Bikesure
Norton Motorcycles has just announced an all-new sponsorship deal with specialist motorbike insurer Bikesure – meaning that Bikesure will become the approved insurer for Norton
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TT 2018: Great British Motorcycles stamp collection celebrates the Isle of Man TT
The Isle of Man Post Office has commissioned a set of 12 ground-breaking stamps, featuring TT greats of yesteryear – man and machine alike. The
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – John McGuinness joins Josh Brookes at Norton
Three weeks ago we told you that John McGuinness had said that he was: “Very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT,” and today
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John McGuinness: “I’m very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT”
JOHN MCGUINNESS, 23-times TT winner was explaining about his return to action after an horrific crash at last year’s North West 200 event which left him
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Norton Featherbed 750 Road Racer goes under the hammer
Get your hands on a unique piece of British/American motorcycle history at Bonhams Las Vegas Auction on the 25th of January. This Norton Featherbed 750
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Norton Motorcycles join forces with Chinese manufacturer Zhongshen
Norton and Zhongshen have entered into a 20 year Design and Licence agreement based around Norton’s all new 650cc twin-engine. The 650cc twin-engine has been
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Norton opens new Technical Academy amid plans for a completely British-made motorbike
Plans for an all-new British-made motorbike have taken a step forward with the opening of the new Norton Technical Academy in Leicestershire, which aims to
Read more Norton Motorcycles receive boost from the bank!
Norton Motorcycles is scaling up production and hiring 40 more staff, thanks to a £3 million boost from Santander. Last year we showed you some
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Norton boss unveils plans for North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix (NW200 entry could happen this year!)
Norton boss unveils plans for North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix (NW200 entry could happen this year!) Whilst the dust settles from yesterday’s announcements
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Josh Brookes CONFIRMED as riding the Norton at TT 2017!
Josh Brookes CONFIRMED as riding the Norton at TT 2017! TWO years after winning the BSB title, Aussie Josh Brookes is back in the UK
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Want to see secret inside Norton pics? Insider photos of the development ‘corner’ reveal the chassis work under development
Norton has released a drawing and claims that a 1200cc V4 superbike is going to appear as part of the firm’s 2017 range. Norton has
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