Did You Know Norton Once Built A Motorcycle That Averaged Over 100mph At The Isle Of Man TT
Today, a 100mph average lap might not sound unusual.
But in the 1950s it was a remarkable achievement.
In 1957, Norton rider Geoff Duke became the first competitor to record a 100mph-plus race average at the Isle of Man TT. Riding a Norton Manx, he averaged just over 101mph around one of the most demanding road racing circuits in the world.
The achievement was a major milestone in motorcycle racing history and demonstrated just how advanced racing motorcycles had become.
The Norton Manx remains one of the most iconic racing motorcycles ever built and is still admired by enthusiasts for its beautiful engineering, distinctive sound and incredible racing pedigree.
If you could own one historic racing motorcycle, would it be a Norton Manx, a Vincent Black Lightning, an MV Agusta or something else?