Under the ownership of TVS, Norton hopes to make a successful comeback with the new and improved Norton V4SV.

Norton motorcycles have been around for a long time. In fact, as long as an organized motorcycle race exists, it already exists. This world-renowned manufacturer made their first bicycle in 1902 and won the first Isle of Man TT in 1907. Despite a series of owners, it has a long history. Recently, the Indian giant TVS Motor Company took over due to the company's financial failure and huge debts.

Under the new ownership, Norton hopes to make a successful comeback with the fixed and improved V4SV. At the time of release, they have not released their new V4SV toy. They only provided a sneak peek and some details about the expected bike. Read on to learn what we know so far about the upcoming Norton V4SV superbike.

V4SV will be the first bike released by Norton after being acquired by TVS Motorcycles in India. This bike is the rebirth of the previously released V4 powered model by Norton. It may look a lot like a bicycle, but it has been completely redesigned to solve many of the problems that TVS found when it acquired the brand. In addition, the V4SV nameplate helps distinguish motorcycles from older V4SS and V4RR models.

The Indian manufacturer found as many as 35 problems reported by owners of the original 1200cc V4 bike. These include 20 safety-critical issues, such as fuel tank/hose leaks and internal engine defects. Now, out of good faith, TVS promises to provide existing car owners with special offers for the new V4SV, even if they are not legally obliged to do so.

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Performance is usually the decisive factor that distinguishes a real superbike from a pretender. V4SV contains a lot. Checking the bike’s spec sheet shows that it borrows heavily from the V4SS it’s replacing. The 1200cc 72-degree V4 powerplant looks similar to its predecessors, but at 12,500 rpm, its power has been drastically reduced from 200 horsepower to 185 horsepower. The situation is the same for peak torque, which is now reduced from 95.8 lb-ft to 92.5 lb-ft, but is now 1000 rpm ahead.

Because this power drop may seem shocking, but it may not affect performance on the track, because everything is important.

Norton V4SV demonstrates excellent British engineering technology, which is obvious in the Norton brand. The tig welded aluminum tube frame is handmade and polished. The carbon fiber fuel tank under the seat is specially designed with Kevlar reinforced materials to keep the bike compact while staying true to the full carbon fiber body.

Compared with the previous V4 bike, the V4SV adds a few pounds. Compared to the V4RR, which weighs 394 pounds, its dry weight is 426 pounds. Although there are a lot of carbon fiber similar to the shape of the original bicycle. The only logical explanation is the planned road-legal exhaust system that can be found in the initial picture.

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Norton V4SV provides three engine modes; wetland, road and sports mode. These are all related to the tilt angle-sensitive traction control using Norton's six-axis inertial measurement unit. In addition, the bicycle will have a complete quick shift system.

Norton V4SV will be equipped with a 6-inch full-color display instrument that can realize automatic brightness adjustment, rear-view camera function and rider mode adjustment. All the lights on the bicycle, including the low beam, high beam, indicator light and tail light, are in the form of LED, and there is also a daylight driving light type lighting mode. Riders also get a keyless ignition system with electronic steering lock.

Norton Motorcycle Company has not disclosed their requirements for the Norton V4SV. However, according to the manufacturer's previous pricing standards, the low-spec Manx trim of the V4RR sold by Norton starts at approximately US$37,500. In addition, you can expect higher specifications of carbon fiber trim for the same price as V4SS, which is $59,000.

However, since the project is now under TVS, we can only hope that the redesigned V4SV will be more affordable than its older brother.

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For most people, color is an important factor to consider when deciding which bike to buy. Although color plays a safety role in terms of visibility or heat absorption, to name a few, most people choose a color simply because they like it. Norton V4SV only offers Manx or Carbon color options, but they are likely to attract more fans than haters.

The lower-spec Manx has a silver body with red and black OZ racing pinstripes, full-color Union Jack, painted carbon fiber webs and red Oz racing forged aluminum wheels. A higher specification option uses a monochromatic Union Jack carbon fiber body with gray pinstripes and carbon fiber RST wheels to complete the elegant appearance.

Norton has a rich racing tradition that dates back to 1907, when Rem Fowler cemented his legacy as one of Britain's most famous racing drivers. Fowler won the first Isle of Man TT with a 5-horsepower Peugeot-powered Norton bike. The next 100 years are the ups and downs on the company track.

Norton claims that their new V4SV superbike draws inspiration from long-term innovation and design experience and pays tribute to their previous TT racing champions. Hope this bike can help the company return to its peak.

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The British motorcycle industry is iconic, has a rich history, and is backed by an unforgettable catalog of classic bikes. Think about Triumph Bonneville. It has been around for more than 60 years and is still very popular. However, when it comes to superbikes, the British seem to mostly agree to leave this niche market to the Japanese, Italians and Germans. However, over the years, Norton broke the routine and produced superbikes that have won victory in various road racing competitions.

Their new V4SV may be the best representative of the best British manufacturers in the field of superbike. Norton employees firmly believe that in terms of performance, handling and riding experience, nothing can rival the only superbike currently produced and designed in the UK.

Source: nortonmotorcycles.com, hotcars.com, bennetts.co.uk

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Brian is a hired freelance writer and a lifelong technology and car fan. When he does not write about cars and motorcycles, you can see him driving cars or riding motorcycles.