What's happening at Norton? Sale to TVS, massive investment, new bikes...

peebee said:
And you really think a couple of hundred million pounds is a lot of money to these guys ......peanuts.!!



View attachment 122840
Click to expand...
Agreed PB - If you look at the figures included here. TVS is a publically listed company though, so have all of those associated obligations.

I remember mention of an initial 10 year Norton/TVS plan. Immediate, unqualified success is not gonna happen of course, but in the medium term Norton will need to show signs of growth (or clear potential for it) I think.

TVS is a volume company, as are all of the top Indian companies - it’s how they got so big of course. Don’t see Norton moving into ‘the black’ for a number of years yet though. The 10 year point? Who knows!

On the face of it though, the acquisition of Norton (and access to the UK via the UK/India free trade agreement) was a rolled gold bargain! And certainly great news for Norton enthusiasts - as long as we’re willing to look beyond 1974 that is.
 
What's happening at Norton? Sale to TVS, massive investment, new bikes...
 
Think it’s been stated bikes available first quarter of 2026.

Supposed to get word of the next two bikes around the same timeframe also - Nomad Urban Scrambler variants?
 
Last edited:
Love my Commando - but HONDA looks like they have a banger of a Sport Tourer coming in March / April 2026 - the Honda CB1000GT - comes with heated grips - cases / panniers - center stand stand - Electronic Suspension - 150 bhp ish - on and on !

More amazing is the showed it at ICMA - AND.....people have actually ridden it - yes a bike that the engine actually works on and you can buy and ride - all for £12K ....... good luck Norton.
 
Beetleything said:
Love my Commando - but HONDA looks like they have a banger of a Sport Tourer coming in March / April 2026 - the Honda CB1000GT - comes with heated grips - cases / panniers - center stand stand - Electronic Suspension - 150 bhp ish - on and on !

More amazing is the showed it at ICMA - AND.....people have actually ridden it - yes a bike that the engine actually works on and you can buy and ride - all for £12K ....... good luck Norton.
Click to expand...
Looks like a great bike at a great price. Bangin’ engine, super reliable. Hard to walk past if you’re lookin’ for a sports tourer.

ultimatemotorcycling.com

2026 Honda CB1000GT First Look: 10 Fast Facts; 33 Photos

Explore the new 2026 Honda CB1000GT, a sport-tourer with advanced technology and an attractive price. Discover its features now.
ultimatemotorcycling.com ultimatemotorcycling.com

What's happening at Norton? Sale to TVS, massive investment, new bikes...
 
Last edited:
THIS guy at a show - has a Tiger he just bought and regrets when he see's the Honda --they go to the orton bikes and are dissapointed to say the least.......

 
City Garage

Thread 'Norton actually has new motorcycles in the USA'

Yes, as the title states, they have bikes here (AIMExpo in Anaheim), and, according to the people I talked with, they are working on CARB approval and "taking meetings" with prospective dealers. Asked some questions, and it seems like they are going to try to have bikes here next year (2027). Said getting CARB shouldn't be an issue, but they were having "other" issues.

I will give you my personal opinion now that I have seen them in person...they are ugly and cheap-looking in person . The Atlas looks uncomfortable to ride, and the styling was horrible to see in person again looks like...
  • Sad
  • Like
 
kommando said:
On the BSA stand looking at the Scrambler in Victor Special colours, you hear 'looks better quality than the Norton'.
Click to expand...
I heard that too. A shame really that they couldn’t design a really distinctive looking machine . I agreed with the video that the original Garner Atlas was far more pleasing to the eye and one that would not be mistaken for anything else. Maybe at least there is hope for the V4 power plant .
 
TonyA said:
I heard that too. A shame really that they couldn’t design a really distinctive looking machine . I agreed with the video that the original Garner Atlas was far more pleasing to the eye and one that would not be mistaken for anything else. Maybe at least there is hope for the V4 power plant .
Click to expand...
 

Norton's 1200cc V4 Flagship is Finally Here | Manx R Full Walkaround | OVERDRIVE​


Norton has launched the Manx R, its new flagship superbike, and we got a full walkaround. The bike runs a 1200cc 72-degree liquid-cooled V4 making 206 hp at 11,500rpm and 130 Nm at 9,000rpm. The frame is a five-piece die-cast aluminium twin spar unit, suspension is Marzocchi front and rear with full manual adjustment, and brakes are Brembo Hypure four piston calipers on 320mm discs.

(check recent dates)
 
Back
Top