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Norton V4SV Superbike

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    The Norton V4SV Superbike is a powerful and sleek motorcycle that boasts a 1200.0 ccm 72-degree V4 engine with titanium inlet valves and chain-driven cams. This four-stroke bike delivers an impressive 185.0 HP at 12500 RPM and 125.0 Nm of torque at 9000 RPM. The engine has a compression ratio of 13.6:1 and measures 82.0 x 56.8 mm. The fuel system is injection-based with 8-fuel injectors and a full drive-by-wire system. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive and slipper clutch. It is Euro 5 compliant and has an aluminum tubular chassis with aerospace 5-axis CNC machined outriggers and headstock. The frame is hand TIG welded and has a rake angle of 23.9 degrees. The front fork is an Ohlins NIX30 system that is fully adjustable, while the rear shock is an Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable shock. The bike has a double disc with radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers and Brembo discs, and a Brembo master cylinder. The front disc measures 330 mm, while the rear disc is a single disc with a Brembo caliper and master-cylinder that measures 245 mm. The bike has carbon fiber BSTs and weighs 193.0 kg. The seat height is 836 mm, and the wheelbase is 1434 mm. The fuel tank has a capacity of 15.00 liters and comes in Manx Platinum, Carbon black/grey. The bike has a full-color 6-inch TFT display and LED lighting. It also has carbon fiber fuel tank and body panels, traction-control, wheelie control, launch control, and cruise control. The bike has wet, road, and sport ride modes. As a legendary manufacturer at the TT, Norton’s fearless riders have conquered it all, and their names are etched into motorsport history.