Norton looking for upgraded image.

Grids for MotoGP races in 2012 could look quite different if rumours of new manufacturer efforts pay off.

An Austrian journalist has claimed that Norton wants to run two bikes in the '12 series, when rules will allow motors up to 1,000 cc in displacement.

Norton's website states that the company plans to upgrade its image from that of reborn Britbike to modern, high-tech motorcycle maker.

Aprilia and BMW are also said to have indicated interest in the MotoGP series, though not necessarily through factory teams.

Holy crap, look at that. A pig just flew by my window. Posted by bondo 19-08-2010 09:28 » Report this comment to administrator I shakes my head..... Posted by TK4 19-08-2010 10:31 » Report this comment to administrator Apparently they needed more oil on the track. Posted by Justin 19-08-2010 10:41 » Report this comment to administrator "Apparently they need more oil on the track." lol     Nice street bikes, just can't see them being MotoGP competitive. Posted by Geez 19-08-2010 12:59 » Report this comment to administrator I'll admit that the new Nortons may have a future as motorcycles for the rich and famous to be seen on, but seriously, as MotoGP racers? What a colossal waste of someone's time and money that would be!    But wait... maybe not! This 'announcement' did get Norton some free PR on CMG as today's lead story, didn't it? And there might even be someone out there who'll take them seriously (haha)! Posted by partsfather 19-08-2010 14:49 » Report this comment to administrator I bet rossi is kicking himself in  the axx for signing with Duc when  he could have signed for Norton. Posted by Pat 20-08-2010 10:33 » Report this comment to administrator Well I was at the Isle Of Man TT. When Norton gave Honda a real good run for there Money with the Rotary Bike. Under budget and outclassed by the factory Honda Team, they really pissed on Honda Fireworks at the senior race. Trevor Nation could have won the Race if he didn't chose Slicks on wet Mountain Roads and Hislops Honda only just won.  Last I herd Norton was resurrecting The Rotary Engine and redesigning it. It had a ton of power, just didn't have the Legendary Handling to manage it.  Norton does not have a bottomless pit of money like Mr Honda to throw at Racing. But they get my support Posted by English Jim 20-08-2010 10:53 » Report this comment to administrator Nice now motorcycle race will last the whole week end. Posted by JoBlow 21-08-2010 18:01 » Report this comment to administrator