Norton

English make from Birmingham, known for racing wins and models such as the Manx and Commando.

James Lansdowne Norton started a firm for bicycle and motorcycle parts in Birmingham and then built his own motorcycles. Norton won early at the Isle of Man TT.

The Featherbed frame of 1950 and the Commando of 1967 made the marque famous. Norton has changed owners several times and now manufactures in England.

The name in script on the tank; the Featherbed frame from 1950.

• Motorcycles
• Norton Manx
• Norton Dominator
• Norton Commando