The Norton "Combat" was based on the proven Norton "International". Whilst the "International", playing on styling elements of Norton's past, built a bridge to Norton's history and tried out the concept, the "Combat" was the Norton for the 21st century- modern, aggressive, light and nimble. The first streetfighter not just for show, but with a bit of engine tuning (it can be brought up to about 85bhp)  the "Combat" can be entered at any level of racing due to its superb chassis. 
Though hailed by press and prospective customers alike, the project was stillborn as the original instigators- Norton Motorcycles International, Inc.- went bankrupt before the project was finished, even though it was done within 120 days, and no partner for the production of this motorcycle in economically feasable quantities could be found.

The Norton Combat remains a prototype that, unfortunately, will never go into production due to our sale of the Norton Trademark to Norton Motorsports, America. We are open for offers, however, if a third party wants to take up the concept.