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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Norton_Motorcycle_CompanyNorton Motorcycle Company - Wikipedia

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   The Norton Motorcycle Company (formerly Norton Motorcycles.) is a brand of motorcycles headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, (originally based in Birmingham ), England. For some years around 1990, the rights to use the name on motorcycles was owned by North American financiers. The business was founded in 1898 as a manufacturer of "fittings ...

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2. nortonmotorcycles.com › stories › historyOur Story Begins in 1898 | Norton Motorcycles

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   History 29.10.21. Our Story Begins in 1898 with a Legend Called Pa. JAMES LANSDOWN NORTON. James Lansdowne Norton, affectionately known as ‘Pa’, founded Norton in 1898 as a manufacturer of fittings and parts for the two-wheel trade. Little did he know what that simple business would go on to become. Over the next 100 years, Norton ...

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   Where are Norton motorcycles made?

   • The Norton Motorcycle Company (formerly Norton Motorcycles.) is a brand of motorcycles headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, (originally based in Birmingham ), England. For some years around 1990, the rights to use the name on motorcycles was owned by North American financiers.

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   Who are Norton Motorcycles?

   • Norton Motorcycles Celebrating 125 Years Since 1898, at Norton we have strived to be the best we can be. We have taken risks – some we’ve won, others we haven’t – but we would not be where we are if we had not tried. After all, you don’t win eight World Championships, 94 TTs and countless Bike of the Year accolades without pushing the boundaries.

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   When did Norton motorcycles go out of business?

   • In 1953 Norton sold out to Associated Motorcycles (AMC), who owned the brands AJS, Matchless, Francis-Barnett and James. In 1962 the Norton factory in Bracebridge Street, Birmingham was closed and production was moved to AMC's Woolwich factory in south-east London.

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   How did Norton motorcycles become a famous brand?

   • While Norton Motorcycles has undoubtedly made a name for itself with its iconic bikes, the journey to becoming the brand we know today was shaped by the contributions of key individuals. From the classic Energette to the iconic F1, Norton's legacy in the motorcycle industry is nothing short of legendary.

   Norton Through the Ages: Iconic Models and Their Stories

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4. nortonmotorcycles.com › stories › norton-through-theNorton Through the Ages: Iconic Models and Their Stories

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   Oct 27, 2023 · The Norton Energette marked the beginning of Norton’s foray into the world of motorcycles. Before this, the company primarily dealt with parts and servicing. The Energette was effectively a combination of James Norton’s own design of bicycle frame with a Clément engine and was equipped with a two-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox; this ...

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   Norton Commando 961. The Commando name has been a byword for the pinnacle of British motorcycling for decades and this new Commando, manufactured less than ten miles from where Norton was founded 125 years ago, is no different. Cutting edge engineering, world class components and ride quality you’ve only dreamt of.

6. www.wikiwand.com › en › Norton_Motorcycle_CompanyNorton Motorcycle Company - Wikiwand

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-birmingham-59236108Norton Motorcycles back in Birmingham after 20 years - BBC News

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   Nov 11, 2021 · Getty Images. Norton produced almost a quarter of all British military motorcycles in World War Two. An iconic motorcycle firm which started life in Birmingham is back in the area for the first ...