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Wow No more Norton

  • binnsy
    binnsy
    4 years ago
    https://motorbikewriter.com/norton-motorcycles-administration/?fbclid=IwAR0Fzn0IFPBe1y9e4tnVpp6sDK7t9qhYdWpNuJjnnFchwtWpldHqxIFN7fY
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting binnsy on 30 Jan 2020 12:16 AM

    https://motorbikewriter.com/norton-motorcycles-administration/?fbclid=IwAR0Fzn0IFPBe1y9e4tnVpp6sDK7t9qhYdWpNuJjnnFchwtWpldHqxIFN7fY

    Umm not neciserily the end but certainly not looking good either. The story indicates that a company under administration cant be wound up during the process.
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    4 years ago
    True. 
    But time to buy a couple of old Norton's I reckon. Good investment just in case. 
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Me too Groovy.
    They were not making tempting bikes with the new ones. Performance wise or price wise.
    Seemed to be pitching to the few remaining Norton enthusiasts dreaming about days of yore.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 30 Jan 2020 07:45 AM

    Me too Groovy.
    They were not making tempting bikes with the new ones. Performance wise or price wise.
    Seemed to be pitching to the few remaining Norton enthusiasts dreaming about days of yore.

    Sounds like HD.....
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Harsh
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 30 Jan 2020 09:53 AM

    Harsh

    But has a faint element of truth. Australia closed off 2019 in negative territory for the last 3yrs sales. This was a further 6.2% drop on last years shit result. The major markets all got smashed.....India (worlds largest bike market) down 14.5% , Japan down 1.7% to a new record low, USA down 2% and the standout loser Argentina sold 44% less bikes than last year. So how does Norton think they can shuffle in and go straight to pole position on an untested bike by simply trading on sentiment?
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