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I just read that Josh Brookes will be riding a Norton SG7 in this year's Isle of Mann. I googled Norton SG7 and only found references to the Isle of Mann race. Anyone know where there is info on that bike?
 
Are they racing their own engine? I thought I read somewhere that wouldn't happen until 2019.
 
Danno not sure about that, the first of the production models are listed as being available , makes you wonder why they wouldnt promote that V4 in a race bike.
It all takes time.Well done Norton
 
I've never seen any comparison between the engines, but the Aprilia V4 is high on my list of desirable engines. A friend just bought an RSV4 and he's chomping at the bit to get on a twisty road with it.

if they are just getting their production line V4s going, they may need another year to do race r&d. Plus they may have a sizeable investment in Aprilia equipment and spares. Again, unknown architecture on the proprietary engine, but the Ape is a proven monster motor.
 
Enough about the junk. Josh Brookes is a great rider. How's about a Norton WSB effort in 2019 or '20? Can't do that with an Aprilia in the belly.
 
There’s a long way between having a new engine ‘ready’ for production and having it ready for top level racing at the TT.

Norton would be mad to use there own engine there at this stage.

I hope they do so ASAP... but not before it’s ready!
 
Wow, Josh Brookes is a good sign for sure, but I just read in MCN that Norton have signed John McGuinness, THE most successful living IOM racer.
That’s one heck of a team.
Not so much an amusing side show anymore, it’s starting to get serious...!
 
There’s a long way between having a new engine ‘ready’ for production and having it ready for top level racing at the TT.

Norton would be mad to use there own engine there at this stage.

I hope they do so ASAP... but not before it’s ready!
I may have been mistaken about the power unit for the race bike;

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/september/norton-v4/

If I read this correctly, they are racing their own engine rather than the APE.
 
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