2020
Norton Superlight SS - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 905183 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | Superlight SS |
| Price | US$ 46666. UK £ 49995. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Carbon-fibre |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Full floating Brembo discs. Radially mounted twin Brembo monoblock callipers with ABS. Brembo master cylinder. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Ohlins NIX 30 system front fork. Fully adjustable. |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo twin piston rear calliper with ABS. Brembo master cylinder. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock. |
| Wheels | Carbon fiber |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 82.0 x 61.0 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Rotrex centrifugal Supercharger with Intercooler and patented gear drive system. 1.2 bar boost. |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 170.00 HP (124.1 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Limited edition of 50 bikes. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 160.0 kg (352.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 1.0625 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 924 mm (36.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.