Norton Manx R: Variants explained

The Norton Manx R is offered in four variants – Standard, Apex, Signature and First Edition. All four share the same 1,200cc, 72-degree V4 engine, electronics package and braking hardware, with the differences between them centred on suspension adjustment, wheel specification and weight. Here's a breakdown of each variant.

Norton Manx R variant breakdown

Standard

The Manx R is powered by a 1,200cc, 72-degree V4 engine producing 206hp at 11,500rpm and 130Nm at 9,000rpm, and this powertrain is common across the entire range. The electronics package – featuring an 8-inch TFT display, a six-axis IMU, traction control, wheelie control, slide control and multiple riding modes – is also shared, as are the Brembo Hypure brake calipers.

The Standard variant gets a manually adjustable Marzocchi USD fork and rear monoshock, and cast aluminium wheels. Norton claims a wet weight (without fuel) of 210kg for this variant. The base Norton Manx R is priced at £20,250 (approximately Rs 26.03 lakh) in the UK.

Apex

The Apex steps up with electronically adjustable, semi-active Marzocchi suspension. The other key differentiator is the fitment of lighter OZ Racing forged aluminium wheels, which help shave 3kg off the kerb weight to 207kg. The Norton Manx R Apex is priced at £24,750 (approximately Rs 31.80 lakh) in the UK.

Signature

The Signature brings the same electronically adjustable semi-active suspension as the Apex but adds a further step up in wheel specification, swapping the OZ Racing forged units for Rotobox Bullet Pro carbon-fibre wheels. This brings the wet weight down further to 203kg. The Norton Manx R Signature is priced at £38,750 (approximately Rs 49.77 lakh) in the UK.

First Edition

The range-topping First Edition is limited to just 150 units worldwide and shares the same semi-active suspension and Rotobox Bullet Pro carbon-fibre wheels as the Signature. It further distinguishes itself with titanium and billet aluminium components, a numbered top yoke and a special start-up sequence. At 201kg, it is the lightest variant in the lineup. Pricing for the First Edition has not yet been disclosed.

Norton has patented the Manx R's design in India, and a launch here is expected in the coming months, though which variants will be offered locally has not yet been confirmed.