Norton ...... Aprilia Inside

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D-Rider · #1 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:07 pm

Yes, Norton has turned to Aprilia to power their new racer.

Previous reports has stated that Norton would build their own V4 to build a bike for MotoGP.
Seems that their ambition is now a little more realistic - a racer for the TT using a Spondon frame (Spondon owned by the owner of Norton) and an Aprilia RSV4 engine.
Their objective this year is to finish a race with a 3year plan to become competitive.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-new ... 20475.html

fatboy · #2 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:30 pm

It kooks like Norton are really getting somewhere which is bloody good news.
That Mr Garner chappie seems to have his head screwed on,Norton recently secured a £7.5 mill loan,enough to turn Norton into a true manufacturer
If I had that lucky scratch card my name would be on thier waiting list.
Bugger, Im meant to be finding car parts but Im here again

#3 Post by **Kwackerz** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:58 pm

fatboy wrote: Bugger, Im meant to be finding car parts but Im here again

The site can sort that too...

https://www.ridersite.com/viewforum.php?f=60

HowardQ · #4 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:04 pm

Funny looking at that picture, if you get NOOJ to hack off a couple of cylinders and squint a bit, (well a lot then).
It looks a bit like a fast Falco. (I did only say a bit!).

So I have to say well done Norton.

Willopotomas · #5 Post by **Willopotomas** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:36 pm

Hmm. If you all knew what I knew you wouldn't be singing their praises. Can't say much more, but I'll say they seem to be in a court room more than a workshop.

fatboy · #6 Post by **fatboy** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:30 pm

Will, Im guessing this has a lot to do with 'staff issues' and 'staff replacements'

Falcorob · #7 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:14 pm

I don't care. It looks nice.