Designer Pierre Terblanche joins Norton

Director of design and conception at Ducati from 1997 to 2008, the South African Pierre Terblanche will now work for the British manufacturer Norton, whose production has been relaunched by the English businessman Stuart Gardner (see in particular MNC of December 22, 2009 and our Interview with Thierry Stapts, Norton importer…

Director of design and conception at Ducati from 1997 to 2008, the South African Pierre Terblanche will now work for the British manufacturer Norton, whose production was relaunched by the English businessman Stuart Gardner (read in particular and our).

"Pierre’s experience will be a vital factor in Norton’s development and respect for its traditions", rejoices the new CEO of the legendary English brand..

"Combining his ‘flair’ for original concepts with Norton’s sporting tradition will allow us to create a range of motorcycles bearing the historic Norton crest that is different from the rest of the market.".

With an avant-garde and uncompromising stroke of the pencil, designer Pierre Terblanche notably aroused enthusiasm among Ducati fans by designing the Supersport 900, the MHE 900 Evoluzione, but also the Hypermotard and the late Sport Classic range. (read). 

We also owe him the first version of the Multistrada (2001) and especially the unloved 999 (2002): two motorcycles whose design continues, even today, to divide opinion … To be continued: stay tuned !

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