2018
Norton Superlight - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 152120 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Keeway |
| Model | Superlight |
| Year | 2018 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Mono shocks |
| Reartyre | 130/70-17 |
| Wheels | Black |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 124.10 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Black |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 12.07 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 10.00 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Leather saddlebags |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Grey, black |
| Factorywarranty | 2 years |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
|---|
About Norton
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
James Lansdowne Norton
Best Known For:
Isle of Man glory (Manx), Featherbed frame, Commando twins; modern V4/V-twin revivals
Company History
Few badges carry more romance than Norton: Manx singles howling over the Mountain, the Featherbed frame teaching the world about chassis stiffness, and the Commando’s rubber-mounted charisma defining a generation of British twins. Financial dramas and ownership changes punctuated the marque’s modern history, but the idea of Norton endured—elegant engines, taut handling, and a certain aristocratic restraint. Recent revivals pursued premium V4s and modernized Commandos with contemporary electronics and finishes, aiming to reconcile heritage with present-day reliability and compliance. Enthusiasts remain drawn to the riding experience: steering that reads the road, engines that speak through the bars, and ergonomics suited to fast B-roads. Historically, Norton is a pillar of motorcycling’s canon. Whether in classic trim under club racers or in modern carbon and billet, the name signals a commitment to the art of handling and the poetry of mechanical rhythm.