The Manx R is essentially a replacement for the erstwhile V4SV, the Manx R is practically all-new in both form as well as function. Where the V4SV had a more fluid, curvaceous design, the Manx R is a modern, sharper-looking thing. 

Underneath that sleek new bodywork is a new 72-degree, 1,200cc, liquid-cooled V4 engine making 206 hp at 11,500rpm and 130Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. This engine also has cylinder deactivation, which switches off the rear bank of cylinders at a standstill. From all of this it is clear that Norton is chasing real-world usability, not just spec sheet bragging rights with its new V4 engine. Mated to this engine is a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and bidirectional quickshifter.

Cycle parts too are top-notch befitting the positioning of the Manx in today’s superbike landscape. Stopping duties are handled by Brembo’s top-of-the-line Hypure calipers and huge 330mm front disc brakes with a single-piston caliper mated to a 245mm rear disc. Suspension is a team effort with Ohlins supplying the hardware for the semi-active suspension, controlled by a Marzocchi-managed system.

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