In July 2017, Norton entered into a 20-year Design and Licence agreement with Zongshen Manufacturing of China for a new, 650cc twin-cylinder engine. The midsize market is surging all over the world and the twin-cylinder 650 cc segment is the most promising in the US, Europe and Asia.
Norton just revealed a 650 cc, a Scrambler that Stuart Garner told personally MotoFire they call an ‘Urban Tracker’ concept that may hit production towards the end of 2018. Quite appealing. But it doesn’t mean that Norton will be price competitive versus Royal Enfield, Triumph, Ducati and even Harley in emerging markets. For example, Norton production is estimated at 1000 units against close to 1,000,000 for Royal Enfield….But Norton’s presence in the same category could define the premium reference for its rival in traditional global and emerging markets
Finally, someone to compete with Royal Enfield.
Need a Retro ” Commando”
Norton made in China.This old guy finds that offensive!
Beautiful design. Almost as nice as the Indian street tracker. Nice trend.
Great idea. A cheaper entry level Norton to introduce young new riders to the Norton Lifestyle., then they can step up to a Commando MK 9. I don’t see a future for this.
Norton… hope they get it going. Really is one of the greatest names in Motorcycling
Zongshen rolling strong here in the USA already, CSC Motorcycles check them out
Thanks Cyril – really appreciate that! ;p
good lord!
Yes,,, less is more….
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I like everything except that it Chinese, which to me means it’s junk. So I will never even consider it as long as it is made in China or India for that matter. You can call a turd a diamond but it’s still a turd
@ Ray, funny I remember when Japan meant Junk. There is a lot of junk coming out of China but Zongshen isn’t it.
I am sorry, but China, does not make junk. They are an emerging market / civilization that has a bright future ahead of them.
I find it interesting how people condemn Chinese products over a computer, Iphone or tablet made there. I’d love to have a nice Thai-made Bonneville or Indian-made KTM.
Times change.