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The Norton brand is one that has been blessed with over 100 years of motorcycling heritage. From James Landsdowne Norton 's first production motorcycle in 1904 through the years of dominance on the racing circuits of the Isle of Man and the success of the Manx Norton, the brand holds a special place in the hearts of all motorcycling enthusiasts. Performance has always been synonymous with the Norton brand to the degree that, in some years, only race ready motorcycles were produced. Norton dominates racing from 1949 whenGeoff Duke wins the Senior Manx Grand Prix on a Norton . The team of Duke, Oliver, and Artie Bell went to the Montlhery track in France and together took twenty-one world records in the 350cc and 500cc classes. With the introduction of the Featherbed frame the Manx Norton had further success at the 1950 TT, taking its rider Duke to a record breaking Senior win and Bell to victory in the Junior. In both the Senior and Junior races, Norton bikes finished 1st, second, and third. Norton went on to win both Senior and Junior TT races in 1952 and Norton rider Geoff Duke was made world champion in both the 350cc and 500cc classes and awarded the OBE for his services to motorcycling.
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