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

Stephen_Spencer said:

I still hope (and think) that they will produce retro styled variants in the future - the (next) Commando would be a great start but not likely the candidate.

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Yup, that's what I'm waiting for too.
I don't need or want sportbike ergos.
Hope I can still throw a leg over a bike by then.
If they do it, it better be as good, or gooder than the Triumphs, or don't bother trying.

peebee said:

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



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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.

3 weeks and not a peep.

Yup!
It's phase 2 of their master plan - hype phase over, now they actually have to deliver machines, prepare to support dealers, etc......
Like actual existing M/C companies.
That's a bitch!!!
Wish them luck boys.

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?

He said it

Good news guys, it’s (literally) a ‘New Year’ - why not try a new site?

Stephen_Spencer said:

Good news guys, it’s (literally) a ‘New Year’ - why not try a new site?

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Maybe in over there it is, but it’s still 2025 here for another 6 hours and 40 minutes. Enjoying it while I can

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.

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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.

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.......

I tried a Honda once but .................