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G 01-04-10 12:22 PM

Norton, Triumph and Donington Park?
 
I have just been reading this article below...

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/...Commando_961SE

This qoute is what interest me more specifically;

Garner's factory in Donington Park (yes, that's where Triumph Motorcycles are also made) is now running at capacity.

Are triumphs now made in Nottingham at Donington Park in the same factory as Nortons... or is this just stupid americans thinking that the UK is one state?

Sid Squid 01-04-10 01:06 PM

Re: Norton, Triumph and Donington Park?
 
Triumph's main factory is at Hinckley isn't it? It isn't that far granted, unless they've moved and not told me - but then no-one tells me anything so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised.

G 01-04-10 01:07 PM

Re: Norton, Triumph and Donington Park?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2231480)
Triumph's main factory is at Hinckley isn't it?


That's what I thought?

Hence found the article a bit mind boggling.

Unless something has changed that the UK motorcycle world missed?

Mr Speirs 01-04-10 01:13 PM

Re: Norton, Triumph and Donington Park?
 
I think it is a case of the wonderful/unique perspective some americans have of Geography.

paiste 01-04-10 03:09 PM

Re: Norton, Triumph and Donington Park?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2231480)
Triumph's main factory is at Hinckley isn't it? It isn't that far granted, unless they've moved and not told me - but then no-one tells me anything so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised.

Yep. The massive great factory was still there yesterday morning ;)
I really ought to get myself a part time job there so I can get staff discount on a street triple!


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