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Oxford firm wins Norton engine contract

Menard Competition Technologies to design motor in new Norton machine

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Posted: 16 February 2009
by Visordown News

AN OXFORDSHIRE engineering firm has won a contract to design a new engine for one of the new Norton motorcycles.

Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) won the contract to design the motor after Norton returned to British ownership late last year. The company had been in American hands for almost 15 years, until was bought by entrepreneur Stuart Garner last year.

MCT's Commercial director, Charlie Bamber, said: “It is an immense privilege to be involved in the rebirth of Norton. The brand exudes engineering innovation, sporting passion, and unparalleled heritage, all traits close to MCT’s heart. So, we feel there is a natural fit between the two organisations. It’s wonderful to have Norton back on these shores. We’re thrilled to be a part in the project.”

Norton's Stuart Garner said: “We’re delighted to have MCT as part of the team. We have a partner with the sort of calibre, expertise and passion that fits perfectly with our philosophy.”


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eojmo
Norton need to cut out all the marketing hype and bullshit and consentrate on producing a decent motorcycle that will sell instead of this pie in the sky illusional nonsence.The American Norton Commando designed by Keney Dreer is one of the nicest looking retro bike's developed so far. Norton UK need to quicky put this bike into production and forget about wasting millions on the rotary engine. Very few people bought them in the past and even fewer people will buy them in the future. Learn from histery Norton ! All the other motorcycle manufacturers who made rotary engines lost multi millions and gave up flogging the dead horse years ago.I'ts only success has been powering spy drone aircraft and a few Mazda car's.

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