For a moment I thought the good old single side 8" front brake was an option.......another look proved my error. Compare and contrast as they say.
Not sure those in the know would trust their hard earned to a single Indian Steel Prop Stand. Nice to see the frame pays homage to the original rear loop design, but to me the top line of the oiltank* and toolbox should be horizontal, as they are they look a casual add on, rather than shaped to conceal the frame tube. That top frame member is massive, as the weight lies far to the rear of the headstock to make space to accommodate that radiator.
In other news.........
I learn that the firm is in receipt of a £4.6 Million UK Government Grant to produce an emissions free bike.
Norton has changed hands yet again, and one director of the former holding company is under scrutiny for irregularities with the company pension scheme, another has been banned from holding directorship in the future.
All in the Public Domain, makes interesting reading.
Swarfy.
*More likely a dummy, no visible oil cap, who uses a dry sump and vertical split cases these days?
