The Prophet

Anyone have any news about the new Norton racing at the Isle of Man TT this year (actually... this week).

Supposedly, Michael Dunlop, son of the late, great Joey Dunlop, was to ride it. I've been checking on the IOM TT Race sight, but no news. It was supposed to be qualifying in the Senior division.

Any updates? News?

The Prophet

This is the only news I could find today (mon 08 June). Sounds like they had some teething issues, now hopefuly worked out.

Norton perform last-minute test of bike -


Go Norton!

The Prophet

Todays update (09 June 2009)

Norton Racing: New Update 8/06/2009

Let's wish them well.

motowebmaster

This new Norton reminds me of the beginnings of Hinckley Triumph. It will be cool if normal folks can afford a production version of the NRV588.

SidecarFlip

Interesting, but not a vertical twin.

The Prophet

I agree Moto - hopefully this foray into road racing will spike gereral interest, and the development will continue.

IF the Norton is developed into a bike that the average Joe can afford, I'm all for it, and would highly consider it. Last I could find, the 961 Norton was MSRPing at $19,995, which is a bit steep for this type of bike, comparable to the Triumph Tiger or Triple. The "Hinckley" business strategy, with perhaps a few notable exceptions (Thailand!) would be a good case study to follow.

IF the bike becomes yet another offer for the "nuevo riche", then I have no doubt it will fail miserably, and deservedly so.

Wonder how the new "Indian" bike is doing? $35K a pop for the basic model! Zero info on the internet, probably for a good reason. What goes around... comes around.

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SidecarFlip

..........I need an new Indian like I need a new wife. The day I even consider 35K for a bike, it had better be a kick ass techno advanced missle, not a venerable Vtwin potato wannabe with a picture of a squaw on the tank.

The Prophet

Her is a highlight film from this years race. Hope you like AC/DC!

Biertijd.com // Media » Isle Of Man TT Race 2009 Highlights

No sign of norton though... Otherwise, fantastic race, love those turns through the town area.


Ride Safe!

motowebmaster

That video was cool.

Thought I'd check out the website it came from, and realized that we weren't in Kansas anymore maybe I should create a new category for sites that motorcyclists would possibly enjoy, but had all kinds of content.