Norton, Triumph and Donington Park? - SV650.org

G · 01-04-10, 12:22 PM

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

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

I think it is a case of the wonderful/unique perspective some americans have of Geography.

01-04-10, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

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!

01-04-10, 12:22 PM	#1
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	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?

01-04-10, 01:06 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" Last edited by Sid Squid; 01-04-10 at 01:10 PM. Reason: Messed it up.

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