The Norton Manx was a racing bike built for a whopping 15 years built in long stroke and short stroke variants. The Manx has a long, complicated history, but in recent times there has been a resurgence in its popularity for classic motorcycle racing, leading to aftermarket firms specializing in service and parts supply for these classics. If you know the right people, you can even buy a ‘new’ Manx to take racing.
Utilizing a 499cc 2-valve single, the later models (post-1954) of the Manx produced 54 horsepower and could easily hit a top speed of 130 miles per hour. Weighing just 313 pounds thanks to the light engine, this bike absolutely dominated the Isle of Man TT in its day. The Manx frame/rolling chassis was often paired with a Triumph engine to create a Triton cafe racer. For more on what might be the most famous Norton ever, check out this article from Real Classic.
This example is a ‘brand new replica built in the image of a ’62 Manx’. It has a Molnar Precision 500cc engine with build sheet, Mick Hemmings Quaife 5 speed transmission, new featherbed frame by Andover Norton, Ken McIntosh oil and fuel tanks, and several more goodies. It could be used as a display bike or a racer – I’m hoping it ends up as the latter. In the seller’s words, “I don’t present this bike as an authentic Norton Manx, rather an attempt to be as accurate as possible in creating a ‘new’ replica.”
Find this Manx replica for sale in Whitefish, Montana with bidding up to $29,601 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $40,000