TVS recently resurrected the Norton brand and unveiled the new range at EICMA 2025. Now, the top-tier, fully faired 1,200cc V4-powered model, the Manx R, has been patented in India, hinting at a launch soon.
1. Norton unveiled its entire lineup at EICMA
2. 1,200cc V4 produces 206hp and 130Nm
Norton’s flagship patented: What’s new
The Manx R will also get a naked sibling, sharing its fundamentals in a streetfighter form.
This patent, which was registered in the early weeks of this year, has now surfaced online. It doesn’t reveal any new information about the bike since it was unveiled at EICMA in its complete glory, and we have a full breakdown of each model revealed by the brand at the event.
The Manx R comes powered by a new 72-degree 1,200cc liquid-cooled V4 engine making 206hp 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.
The bike comes with a cast aluminium monocoque frame and a single-sided swingarm. Unlike previous Nortons, where the frames were hand-welded, these are machine-cast. Stopping duties are courtesy of Brembo’s Hypure calipers paired with twin 330mm disc brakes mated to a 245mm disc at the back. Suspension is a team effort, with Ohlins supplying the hardware for the semi-active suspension, controlled by a Marzocchi-managed system.
Last year, we also reported that Norton Motorcycles will launch in India by April, and this patent only underlines that. The V4 models – the Manx R and Manx – will be assembled at the company’s facility in Solihull, UK, but will have significant component supply from India.
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