From 2021 concept to 2023 reality, Britain’s most powerful café racer is here – and the touchdown to local asphalt comes with a good gander at everything from power output, to pricing and more.
Created as the neo-retro sibling to Norton Motorcycle’s infamous V4SV (with significantly less recall listings to boot), the 2023 Norton V4CR debuts as a limited run of 200 bikes, each priced at £41,999/~$51,901 USD and holding tight Norton’s liquid-cooled, 1200cc, V4 heart.
187hp of power @ 12,000rpm and 125Nm of torque @ 9,000rpm dress the following composition and componentry for the Norton V4CR:
- Handmade aluminum chassis
- Aerospace-grade aluminum billet-machine yokes
- Carbon fiber bodywork
- Under-seat carbon fiber 15-liter fuel tank (with Kevlar reinforcement)
- Carbon fiber BST wheels (Carbon variant only)
- forged aluminum OZ racing wheels (Manx Platinum variant only)
- Öhlins suspension (adjustable at both front and rear)
- Brembo brakes
- Handmade Titanium exhaust
- Quick shifter
- Auto blipper system
- Angle-Sensitive Traction Control System
- LED lights
- Keyless ignition
- Full-colour, 6” TFT
- Ride modes in Wet, Road, and Sport
- Scheme options of either Carbon or Manx Platinum
You can imagine the pride with which Dr. Robert Hentschel, Norton’s CEO, regards this new achievement for Norton Motorcycles:
“The Norton V4CR is a raw expression of impeccable design and intoxicating performance… the first completely new model we’ve built. Our engineering and design teams have been meticulous in their approach, from initial sketches to concept production, through to the final finishing touches.”
“The bike is the culmination of all our learnings and investment over the last three years, and we’re delighted that we can now share this taste of Norton’s future.”
What do you think of Norton’s V4CR?