TVS recently resurrected the Norton brand and unveiled the new range at EICMA 2025. Now, the top-tier fully-faired, 1200cc, V4 powered model - the Manx R - has been patented in India, hinting at a launch soon.
1. Norton Manx R patent hints at an imminent launch
2. The brand unveiled its entire lineup at EICMA
3. 1200cc, V4 produces 206hp and 130Nm
Norton’s flagship patented: What to expect?
Norton Manx R will be manufactured here in India at the Hosur facility
This patent that 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 had been unveiled at EICMA in its complete glory and we have a full product by product breakdown of each model that the brand unveiled at EICMA.
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.
It comes with a cast aluminium monocoque frame and a single-sided swingarm. Unlike previous Nortons, where the frames were hand-welded, these ones 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 would be launched in India by April and this patent only underlines that a launch could be imminent.
Norton will be manufacturing the Manx R in India at TVS’ Hosur plant. Moreover, TVS already manufactures products for BMW out of its Hosur facilities, including the 310cc platform of bikes, the CE 02 electric scooter and the upcoming BMW F 450 GS.
