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Norton Manx R Marks Historic Comeback With 1200cc V4 Engine
- •Norton Motorcycles is set for a historic Indian debut with its ultra-premium flagship offering, the Manx R, backed by TVS Motor Company.
- •The superbike features a ferocious 1,200 cc V4 engine producing 206 hp, assembled at TVS’s Hosur plant and handcrafted in Solihull, UK.
- •The Manx R is equipped with a twin-spar aluminium chassis, semi-active suspension, Brembo brakes, and Bosch cornering ABS EVO.
- •It comes loaded with advanced technology including an eight-inch touchscreen TFT display, multiple riding modes, slide control, and keyless ignition.
- •The elite superbike is positioned to directly compete with industry giants like the BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati Panigale V4, and Triumph Speed Triple 1200.
Key Questions Answered
The Norton Manx R is powered by an all-new 1,200 cc, 72-degree liquid-cooled V4 engine that generates 206 hp at 11,500 rpm (or 206 PS). It features a six-speed transmission, ride-by-wire throttle, sequential fuel injection with eight injectors, titanium intake valves, and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust system.
The Norton Manx R follows an Anglo-Indian manufacturing approach where its 1,200 cc V4 engine is assembled at TVS Motor Company's high-tech plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, while the final motorcycle is handcrafted at Norton's headquarters in Solihull, UK.
The elite Norton Manx R is positioned to directly compete against established flagship superbikes and heavyweights in the segment, including the BMW S 1000 RR, Ducati Panigale V4, Aprilia, and Triumph Speed Triple 1200.
