The Untouchable Norton is how racer Rem Fowler described his machine after winning the twin-cylinder class of the first TT in 1907. The company would use the phrase in advertising for the next 50 years. This book charts the history of one of the oldest marques in the world: both the glorious racing tradition and the production machines, from the first clip-on engines to the F1 rotary superbike. Interviews with those closely involved (including James Norton's daughter Grace, who kindly provided original documents and photographs reproduced here for the first time) make this the definitive account of a key contribution to motorcycle history.
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If you are a race fan,
By Greg Carpenter (Petoskey, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Norton: A History (Paperback)
I enjoyed the book. However, I did find that the impressive coverage of Norton's illustrious racing history came at the expense of the technical and corporate history. Some may not find this a fault, but I was looking for more information on production models. And there simply wasn't enough mention of the twins with which us Yanks are most familiar (I can't afford a Manx but a Commando is a possibility...) If you are a fan of the singles that made Norton a great name in motorsports, you will like this book. It is well written and informative.
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This provides a good history of Norton motorcycles and their racing history with a fantastic collection of photographs.
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Having read several Norton motorcycle books I would have to say this is the most comprehensive book available. The early history is well documented, especially in regards to it's founder James L. Norton. The author does have a bias for the racing history, he raced sidecars earlier in his career, but does provide a good overview in regards to what was going on with the company. He provides the significant changes in the models and the production numbers for most models and years. However, it's not a comprehensive list for all the models and years. He does cover the racing history in detail and provides a table in the appendix of the wins by year. The final years of the company are glossed over in comparison to the early years. The book is well written, interesting and easy to read. Norton made it's reputation in racing and this book does a great job of covering that history.
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Geoff Duke was not the first Norton rider to contest the Isle of man TT in a skintight racing suit. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sidecar race, camshaft machines, sidecar class, bevel housing, record lap, featherbed frame, motor cycling, camshaft models, lap record, flying kilometre, outside flywheel, factory riders, holding second place, gearbox trouble, cradle frame, factory bikes, bevel drive, team prize, mph set, camshaft engine, clutch trouble, fastest lap, rocker box, grand prix, fourth lap Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Big Four, Bracebridge Street, Stanley Woods, Joe Craig, Belgian Grand Prix, Manx Grand Prix, Norton Villiers, Norton Motors, Gilbert Smith, Bill Mansell, Swiss Grand Prix, Artie Bell, German Grand Prix, World Championship, Geoff Duke, Jimmy Guthrie, John Player, Ray Amm, Brands Hatch, French Grand Prix, Tim Hunt, Walter Moore, Graham Walker, Harold Daniell, Rem Fowler New!
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Geoff Duke was not the first Norton rider to contest the Isle of man TT in a skintight racing suit. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sidecar race, camshaft machines, sidecar class, bevel housing, record lap, featherbed frame, motor cycling, camshaft models, lap record, flying kilometre, outside flywheel, factory riders, holding second place, gearbox trouble, cradle frame, factory bikes, bevel drive, team prize, mph set, camshaft engine, clutch trouble, fastest lap, rocker box, grand prix, fourth lap Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Big Four, Bracebridge Street, Stanley Woods, Joe Craig, Belgian Grand Prix, Manx Grand Prix, Norton Villiers, Norton Motors, Gilbert Smith, Bill Mansell, Swiss Grand Prix, Artie Bell, German Grand Prix, World Championship, Geoff Duke, Jimmy Guthrie, John Player, Ray Amm, Brands Hatch, French Grand Prix, Tim Hunt, Walter Moore, Graham Walker, Harold Daniell, Rem Fowler New!
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- The Isle of Man by Douglas on 5 pages
- The First World War (The two world wars) by W.F. Norton on 4 pages
- Norton Story by Bob Holliday in Front Matter, and page 20
- Motor Cycling (My Sport) by Tim Wood on page 13, and page 85
- Korean War (Turning Points in American History) by Carter Smith on page 93
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