Is there a minifigure?

No, the model has 134 pieces and no minifigure.

How many different parts does it have?

There are 35 different parts. The parts list gives the exact breakdown by colour and quantity.

Does it go with the Harley-Davidson from the same range?

Both are 1976 Hobby Sets and look good side by side. Some parts are similar but they are not identical.

Hobby Sets

LEGO® Norton Motorcycle

The Norton Motorcycle is a model from the 1976 Hobby Sets with 134 pieces. It is aimed at builders who want to recreate a vehicle in bricks.

Set number: 393
Year: 1976
Pieces: 134
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Hobby Sets
Different parts: 47

What can I build with it?

Parts list 47

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Description

A British bike in bricks

Norton is a long-established British motorcycle brand, and this model gives it a small tribute in brick form. With 134 pieces it is a little smaller than the Harley model from the same range, yet it is built with the same care for shape. There is no minifigure, because the machine itself is the point. It can be viewed from every side, since frame, tank and wheels all stay in plain sight. It is worth studying details such as handlebars, seat and exhaust, since most of the design effort sits there.

Black, blue, grey and red

Black, blue, light grey and red make an unusually colourful mix for a motorbike. Black covers tyres and frame, light grey stands for metal parts, and blue and red add accents on the tank and details. With 35 different parts the model offers more variety than 134 pieces would normally lead you to expect. That keeps the build entertaining and stops the finished bike from looking like a plain block of bricks. Blue is rare on motorbikes, which gives this model a character of its own that stands out in a collection.

Displaying and comparing

The Norton Motorcycle sits well on a shelf, especially next to the Harley-Davidson from the same range. Placing both side by side shows how differently motorbikes can be built from the same basic bricks. It is also fine for play, although the handlebars and wheels stay delicate. For collectors of vintage vehicles it is a compact piece that takes up little space but still has a clear theme and a distinctive look. Anyone owning several Hobby Sets can set up a small garage of different machines that are easy to compare.

Completeness and reuse

The parts list on this page gives every colour and quantity, which is ideal for checking a used copy. Wheels, handlebars and small special parts are the most common gaps in older models. With “What can I build?” you can see how many of the parts your collection already holds. The black and grey bricks can also be reused for other vehicles and machines, without any instructions at all. That saves time and money, because you do not have to buy new bricks every time an idea for another vehicle occurs to you.

FAQ

Is there a minifigure?: No, the model has 134 pieces and no minifigure.
How many different parts does it have?: There are 35 different parts. The parts list gives the exact breakdown by colour and quantity.
Does it go with the Harley-Davidson from the same range?: Both are 1976 Hobby Sets and look good side by side. Some parts are similar but they are not identical.

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