Michael Dunlop May Leave Norton for 2010

Dunlop had intended to ride the new Norton at the Isle of Man TT, but could not do so due to technical problems. He couldn't even get the bike in good enough shape to qualify for the Senior TT. The NRV588 is behind all of the competition, by a long way, and he is not sure it will be worth riding in the TT. He is not tied to them legally, so he is not walking on a contract. It's just that he is a racer and he should be on something with which he has a chance to win.

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PR: Norton Motorcycles is Coming to Canada!

Well, the new Norton is not wasting any time - they are already setting up shop in Canada! Operations will begin in Newmarket, Ontario, and future dealership and service networks will be built. It turns out that this all came about when the principal at the old Norton Canada importer met with the new Norton crew at the Isle of Man TT earlier this year. Talk about serendipity! Thanks again Kenny Dreer!

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New Norton to Debut at Carole Nash Show in Birmingham

The original Norton company was founded in Birmingham, U.K, back in 1898. Now, the new owners - who have brought it back from the dead and purchased it from Kenny Dreer - will be showing their first two production models at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. The 961 Commando and the Cafe Racer Commando will sit alongside the NRV588 rotary at the show...



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