- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Motorbooks International (30 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0760319847
- ISBN-13: 978-0760319840
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 19.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 959,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"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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Geoff Duke was not the first Norton rider to contest the Isle of man TT in a skintight racing suit. Read the first page
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If you are a Norton owning man or women, then this is the book for you. It is easily the most comprehensive of the many books on Norton with a good selection of photographs, data etc.
Planty information on the racing side of Norton but then that is what Norton were all about for so long.
Planty information on the racing side of Norton but then that is what Norton were all about for so long.
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If you are a race fan
5 Feb 2002
Format: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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Norton motorcycle history
28 Jan 2007
Format:Paperback
This provides a good history of Norton motorcycles and their racing history with a fantastic collection of photographs.
Good Overall Norton Book
11 Dec 2011
Format:Paperback
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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