Norton is back, and new bikes from Victory

While exploring the internet the other day, came across a bit of news I had to check out. Seems that in England, the Norton brand has been revived. Right now its one bike (aka Indian) but a second is in the works. Has a very classic look, a bit over a 900cc engine and you can see it at http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com. Right now its a limited (around 200 bikes) production run, and not yet available in the US, but interested in that. Saw a real nice Norton Commando at Velocity Motorcycles in Richmond, VA (previous post talks about that) and that is how I came to check on Norton. Back in the day, they were fast motorcycles.
Victory has put out its new 2010 motorcycles. Surprisingly during this recession they have a number of new models. Brought out two new touring models, also a new addition to the (lower cost) "8 Ball" lineup; a Hammer and the Vision have been added (others are versions of the Vegas, and a Kingpin version added earlier to the original 8-Ball) .
Its been a tough year for the motorcycle shops (at least for new bike sales). When I go into RideNow, its like getting swooped on by vultures (probably the same if not worse at new car dealierships, though have not been into any of those).
I did note that Louisville (mty former home town and the first stop in the "factory job world tour" I am currently on) is going after a DUI driver who killed a motorcyclist in a crash. The charge is MURDER, which is a positive in my book. Too often drivers get off with that "I did not see the motorcycle". However, as riders its important that we take charge of our own safety, and watch out for the other guy, and expect the unexpeced. Watch out for drivers on Cell Phones (they are in another world often, and are probably more dangerous than drunk drivers according to studies), and especially watch for cars turning left into your lane. Statistically, that is the most danger to riders on motorcycles...and it happens often.
Hope your rides are great, always ride safe!