Norton back in business

[Motu]

Beta (or GasGas - can never remember) are using a side valve 4-stroke in their new trials bike.

Like this one?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=66797

I wonder how they will approach it? They might not have to do what Triumph did and make ''normal'' bikes for several years before gradually bringing in a more nostalgic look.

The nostalgia market is a dwindling prospect as us baby boomers reluctantly move to the cruiser sector - and the young market weren't even born when the Commando was dead and buried.However, MV and Benelli were able to be reborn with their potential market being ignorant of their glorious past....just something they read in a magazine.Very few would have been as lucky as me and actually ridden an MV Agusta or Benelli ...let alone been able to buy one.

I'd like to see an ultra high tech single cylinder sportsbike (NOT a Rotax!!!!!) and a big bore muscle parallel twin such as already had 90% of development done.

[Subike]

And there you have your answer, young fellow. Don't be shy of asking, it's the only way that youngsters like you will improve your knowledge of engines, eh. For your next research project, you can see if you can find an oldster who can tell you about inlet over exhaust.

are you talking about that quaint odd English F head motor used in the Rover 75's?
A lovely big SU side draft carb and a thirst that would equal a rugby teams night on the Tui"s

[Subike]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...0&d=1210065968

I guess this would be the retro they could start with












The bike stupid!

[doc]

Old bikes are really just that - old bikes - by today's standards poor handling, brakes, power and vibrate like hell. Sure do look pretty. I'd like a classic bonnie just for once a month Sunday mornings.
Poor Norton - let it die gracefully I say - they had their day and should remain a loved classic. Ditto Indian.

You heathen