2023
Norton V4SV Superbike - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 907029 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | V4SV Superbike |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Aluminium tubular chassis. Aerospace 5-axis CNC machined outriggers and headstock. Frame is hand TIG welded. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable. |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-17 |
| Rake | 23.9° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock. |
| Reartyre | 6.00-17 |
| Wheels | Carbon fibre BSTs |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 82.0 x 56.8 mm (3.2 x 2.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Slipper clutch |
| Compression | 13.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginedetails | 72-degree V4. Titanium inlet valves. Chain- driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. |
| Enginetype | V4, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 185.0 HP (135.0 kW)) @ 12500 RPM |
| Torque | 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Manx Platinum, Carbon black/grey |
|---|---|
| Comments | Carbon fibre fuel tank and body panels. Traction-control, wheelie control, launch control and cruise control. Wet, Road and Sport ride modes. |
| Instruments | Full-colour 6-inch TFT display |
| Light | LED lighting |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.9585 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 836 mm (32.9 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.