Hello all,
Yes, sad indeed. But not entirely unexpected (from those few Norton aficionados who have been trying to tell the deaf ears about this for the last few years).
As a Norton owner too, I have kept an eye on the company, and while I loved the idea of a resurgence, with good looking models and an insane amount of brand loyalty globally, their racing has been questionable, and you dont have to be a conspiracy theorist to be have been skeptical of their R&D etc.
Another irony, in addition to all the previous Norton disasters, lovely but failed rotary's etc, is that it also reminds me very much of the DeLorean fiasco. Although admittedly its now understood that that concern was shut down by governments, there are a number of parallels...
I think we just have to wait and see how this pans out. Hasn't done a proud name any favours though...
Ok, am back under my rock for a few years now! Best wishes all,
Andy
