Norman Cycles was a British bicycle, moped and motorcycle manufacturer based in Ashford, Kent. Founded in the 1920s by the Norman, Charles and Fred brothers, upon returning from France at the end of World War I, they began manufacturing pedal bicycles. Norman motorcycles were produced from 1939 to 1962. Charles had previously created the Kent Plating and Enameling Company before World War I. In 1939, the company was already well known in bicycle manufacturing and other projects, when that year it entered the motorized market. They started with 2 models: an autocycle with rigid forks, known as the Motobyke, and a lighter 122cc motorcycle. Both were powered by Villiers engines. In 1940, Norman also made autocycles for Rudge. Production stopped until the end of World War II. In 1946, production resumed with a line fully equipped with Villiers engines. They comprised the 98 cc Autocycle and the 122 cc Motorbike. In 1949, they became the C model, with 99cc Villiers 2F engines, and the B1 model with Villiers 10D engines. Then came the B2, with a 197 cc Villiers 6E engine. Both B models were listed in standard and deluxe versions. In 1951, the D model arrived, powered by the 99cc Villiers 1F unit. In 1955, the D and B2C disappeared at the end of the year and the B1S changed its engine to the 147cc Villiers 30C and a twin. The TS model appeared using the British Anzani engine. Armstrong main linkage forks appeared and would become standard. In 1956, the B2S was listed with the 197cc Villiers 9E engine and the 8E also remained in the following years. The B2C/S also arose. In the same year, the 48 cc Nippy motorcycle, with a Sachs engine and Continental design, was introduced. In 1957, the B1S was also listed as an alternative to the 148 cc Villiers 31C. At about this time, Norman purchased Achilles' German tools. Villiers and Sachs engines were used in their Nippy mopeds of that year. In 1959, B3 Sports joined the line. Another version of the moped appeared, with a 50 cc Villiers 3K engine, in addition to the Achilles-based Lido model, with a stylized box for the engine. In subsequent years, these models were improved. Charles and Fred Norman retired, and the company was acquired by Raleigh Industries and moved to Smethwick. Production ended that year, and the Norman name came to an end.