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[ronnyd]

Just reading on BBC news website that Norton Motorcycles have fallen into administration. Hope it can be saved. Seems they owed a 300k tax bill.

[Bigron]

£300k is peanuts to the government, so they could easily bale Norton out; or simply waive the tax bill.

Ron.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Norton has had more comebacks than Sinatra. Imo those who keep trying to revive it are flogging a dead horse.

[Viral_Jim]

Norton has had more comebacks than Sinatra. Imo those who keep trying to revive it are flogging a dead horse.

This. We're now well past the time when 'handmade in britain' was a passable excuse for shoddy build quality at a high price.

Just ask Nikolay Smolensky 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

A 2500 cc triple holds a certain appeal

[STEMO]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

A 2500 cc triple holds a certain appeal

What? As a means of committing suicide?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

A 2500 cc triple holds a certain appeal

What? As a means of committing suicide?

Just imagine the admiring glances from the 'senior ladies' when you turn up for your OAP lunch on one.

[STEMO]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

A 2500 cc triple holds a certain appeal

What? As a means of committing suicide?

Just imagine the admiring glances from the 'senior ladies' when you turn up for your OAP lunch on one.

I would just collapse in a heap at the first set of lights. My feeble frame wouldn't be able to hold it up. 

[BazaJT]

Yes a pity they didn't/couldn't/wouldn't follow more the business model of Triumph who are now a highly respected brand doing well with their road bikes and in racing.I think their Rocket 3 is a 2300cc or started out as such?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Yes a pity they didn't/couldn't/wouldn't follow more the business model of Triumph who are now a highly respected brand doing well with their road bikes and in racing.I think their Rocket 3 is a 2300cc or started out as such?

Yep....correct.

But later models now 2500cc.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://youtu.be/WOCBhjebuaY

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If it was done properly, as Triumph was, then it could be a success, but it has always been a case of a bit of venture capitalist funding, couple with some wide boy management and a few well meaning enthusiasts trying to punch way above their weight.
They had some success with the rotary,s in the 80,s / 90,s but apart from that its been big press announcements with very little to back it up.

A 2500 cc triple holds a certain appeal

What? As a means of committing suicide?

Just imagine the admiring glances from the 'senior ladies' when you turn up for your OAP lunch on one.

I would just collapse in a heap at the first set of lights. My feeble frame wouldn't be able to hold it up. 

Just make a will before you ride/crash it. Leaving everything to your good friend Opti.....