It seems everyone wants to put out a product with loads and loads of carbon fibre. Remember the 1299 Superleggera from Ducati? Or the BMW HP4 RACE Prototype from the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show? Latest to join the bandwagon is British marque Norton who recently revealed its all-new Norton V4 RR and SS.
The motorcycle gets a Isle of Man TT developed chassis with a complete carbon fibre bodywork, a carbon fibre fuel tank, and an all new 1200cc engine. Fuel is stored in a underseat MotoGP-style 18-litre tank that is all carbon-fibre, with Kevlar reinforcement and chemically coated internally to meet fuel resistance standards.
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The new SS variant is built around a aluminium twin-tube shotgun chassis while the RR model gets a cast frame and swingarm. The motorcycle gets a complete electronic package which includes the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a multi-level traction-control, launch control, anti-wheelie, quickshifter, autoblipper, ride-by-wire throttle, engine braking strategies, cruise control and a datalogging system which can be put to use on the track. All the functions can be controlled via the 7-inch HD screen.
Note: Chassis design was developed at the world’s most rigorous race track – the Isle of Man TT. The geometry, weight distribution & ergonomics were all tested and developed on the SG5 TT race bike which finished seventh at the Superbike TT and achieved a 131mph average speed lap in 2016 at the hands of Australian rider David Johnson
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Power comes from a newly designed engine developed by Norton and engine specialists Ricardo. Propelling the British masterpiece is a 1200cc 72-degree V-twin engine which develops 200bhp of power (standard) and 210bhp (with race system). The motor comes mates to a six-speed transmission which, as aforementioned, gets quickshifter and autoblip function.
Suspension duties are performed by fully adjustable Öhlins NIX30 fork upfront and Öhlins’ TTXGP fully adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking power is provided by Brembo M50 calipers.
The motorcycles will be showcased at the Motorcycle Live show. Check out the complete technical specifications of the new Norton V4 followed by the image gallery.
| Engine type | Norton 72-degree liquid-cooled V4, 1200cc. Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. Slipper clutch |
| Displacement | 1200cc |
| Compression ratio | 13.6:1 |
| Power | 200bhp + @ 12,500rpm |
| Torque | 130Nm @ 10,000rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 82mm x 56.8mm |
| Euro 4 | Full compliance including oil thermostat, knock sensors, secondary air injection and EVAP |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel |
| Electronics | |
| Instruments | Full-colour 7-inch HD display with multiple functions. Engine mode adjustability including: Road, Track, and Pro-Race |
| Quickshift | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper |
| Electronic aids | Multi-setting traction-control, wheelie control, launch control and cruise control. Uses six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) |
| Built-in dataloggers | Full data-logging capability including: lap times, max lean angle, max speed, max throttle and max braking force |
| Engine modes | Road, Sport, Pro-Race |
| Ignition | Keyless ignition system |
| Lighting | Full LED lighting system including super bright low beam & high beam, angel eye DRLs, rear lamps and indicators |
| Chassis | |
| Type | Aluminium twin tube shotgun chassis, cast outriggers and headstock, polished tubes. (tbc). Engine acts as a structural member |
| Adjustable geometry | Chassis is fully-adjustable including swingarm pivot and adjustable rake angle. 23.9 degree steering head angle as standard set-up |
| Swingarm | Braced and underslung single-sided cast swingarm. 570mm long, design developed in conjunction with SG5 TT race bike |
| Wheelbase | 1430mm |
| Dry weight | 179kg |
| Front suspension | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock |
| Steering damper | Ohlins damper |
| Fork yokes | Billet machined |
| Front wheel | Forged Aluminium |
| Rear wheel | Forged Aluminium |
| Front brake | 2 x 330mm full-floating discs. Radially-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs and Brembo master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 245mm disc. Brembo caliper and master cylinder |
| Bodywork | Full carbon-fibre |
| Fuel tank | Underseat MotoGP-style 18-litre fuel tank is all carbon-fibre, with Kevlar reinforcement and chemically coated internally to meet fuel resistance standards |
| Footrests | Forged footrests, footplates and carbon heel guard. Cast sprocket cover |
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| Price | £28,000 (INR 23.57 lakh) |
