Norton Rotary, so fast they got banned

Wideglider
6 years ago

Great first video. The two rotary black Nortons, riders also in black leathers, made them look like the dastardly villains of the race.
Both shooting past the other bikes before that corner, their brakes must have been top spec.

Ferrett62
6 years ago

Mate had a rx4 ported, awesome thing to drive and he said the early motors had shit seal material that were known to shatter and cause serious damage but better ones were developed that solved most issues, there were some shonky mechanics around as well who did shit rebuilds that didn't last and many regular engine builders wouldn't touch them. If built by someone who knew what they were doing they were brilliant, reliable engines and license killers.

Baloffski
6 years ago

Hey stinky, I really enjoyed Finn and Rotary.
Nearly bought one of those Rotary Suzuki"s, but thought the thing above speedo and Rev meter, was a breadbox. Plus, did not want to own anything with Wankel written on it. Bought the Suzuki 1000 S instead.