TVS Motor-backed Norton Motorcycles recently launched the first of its four new generation ultra-modern motorcycles. To kick off its modern lineup, Norton has launched the flagship Manx R as a halo product to set the tone for further models. The company has fixed the price of this beautiful liter-class supersport motorcycle. let’s take a closer look.
TVS Norton Manx R Launch
Norton Manx R, which was supposed to be launched in India, has just been launched in the UK market at a starting price of GBP 20,250 (approximately Rs 26 lakh). Of the four next-generation Norton motorcycles, the company has started with the flagship Manx R, a litre-class supersport motorcycle that will soon hit the 200bhp superbike club.
The Norton Manx R gets a total of four variants – Standard, Apex, Signature and First Edition. The price of Standard model starts at GBP 25,250 (Rs 26 lakh), Apex price starts at GBP 24,750 (Rs 31.8 lakh), Signature price starts at GBP 38,750 (Rs 49.77 lakh). It should be noted that prices for the first edition have not been revealed, but its production will be limited to only 150 lucky buyers.
The First Edition will come with unique paint schemes, billet aluminum components, a numbered steering yoke that collectors will love, a special start-up sequence on the cluster, and extensive use of titanium. All variants will get the same 1200cc V4 engine with a 72-degree crank, rated at 206 bhp at 11,500 RPM and 130 Nm at 9,000 RPM.
The features and electronics suite of the Norton Manx R is also the same across all variants. A 6-axis IMU enabling wheelie control, traction control and slide control, multiple riding modes and an 8-inch TFT touchscreen instrument cluster and other features are standard. Even the Brembo HyPure callipers and other braking hardware are shared between the variants.
Specifications, Features and Equipment
The base Standard variant gets manually adjustable Marzocchi USD front forks and rear mono-shock with cast aluminum wheels. Upgrading to the Apex variant brings electronically adjustable semi-active Marzocchi suspension system with OZ Racing forged aluminum wheels. The Signature and First Edition variants come with carbon fiber bodywork, Robotox Bullet Pro carbon fiber wheels.
Since the ingredients vary between types, the weight also varies between types. The base Standard variant weighs 210 kg, the Apex weighs 207 kg, the Signature weighs 203 kg and the First Edition weighs the least at 201 kg, as it brings lightweight titanium components. All variants get Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tires – 120-section front and 200-section rear. There is a possibility of launch in India, but the launch timeline has not been revealed yet.