Ever since TVS acquired Norton in 2020, the Indian marque has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to revitalize the hallowed – but beleaguered in recent times – British brand. The fruits of that hard work have been presented to us in the form of four new bikes which will be coming to major global markets – including India – sometime next year.
- Manx R V4 superbike makes 204hp, 130Nm of torque
- Atlas ADV offered in two variants – standard and GT
- Both model ranges will launch in India next year
Manx R
1,200cc V4 superbike makes over 200hp
Spearheading Norton’s clean-sheet lineup is the flagship Manx R superbike. Essentially a replacement for the erstwhile V4SV, the Manx R is practically all-new in both form as well as function. Where the V4SV had a more fluid, curvaceous design, the Manx R is a more modern, sharper-looking thing. Bucking the current trend of large aerodynamic appendages on modern superbikes, the Manx R’s carbon fibre bodywork remains pleasingly free of all such paraphernalia. In that same vein, the underbelly exhaust keeps the Manx’s profile clean and uncluttered.
Underneath that sleek new bodywork is a new 72-degree, 1,200cc, liquid-cooled V4 engine making 206 hp at 11,500rpm and 130Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. This engine also has cylinder deactivation, which switches off the rear bank of cylinders at a standstill. From all of this it is clear that Norton is chasing real-world usability, not just spec sheet bragging rights with its new V4 engine. Mated to this engine is a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and bidirectional quickshifter.
Wrapped around this big V4 motor is a cast aluminium monocoque frame and a gorgeous single-sided swingarm. Unlike previous Nortons where the frames were hand-welded, these ones are machine-cast, which is claimed to not only enhance structural consistency but also enables tighter tolerances and cleaner panel integration.
Cycle parts too are top-notch befitting the positioning of the Manx in today’s superbike landscape. Stopping duties are handled by Brembo’s top-of-the-line Hypure calipers and huge 330mm front disc brakes with a single-piston caliper mated to a 245mm rear disc. Suspension is a team effort with Ohlins supplying the hardware for the semi-active suspension, controlled by a Marzocchi-managed system. Here too, top-spec parts like the NIX 30 fork and TTX GP monoshock are found. Pirelli supplies the rubber in the form of its Supercorsa V4SP tyres sized 120/70-ZR17 at the front and 200/55-ZR17 at the back.
Just like other aspects of the Manx, Norton has ensured that the suite of electronics is also top-notch. You’ve got keyless entry, heated grips, a huge 8-inch touchscreen TFT display and all-new haptic feedback enabled switchgear controlling all the functions. The suite of rider aids is also comprehensive with five riding modes – Rain, Road and Sport and two customizable Track modes. Other aids like traction control, wheelie control, slide control and cruise control are also present and are aided by an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). It also has hill-hold control and slope descent control, further cementing its positioning as a road-oriented machine.
Other modern technological features such as Bluetooth connectivity, smartwatch connection, GoPro control and Alexa Voice Control are also present.
Also see: Norton Manx R image gallery
Manx
Supernaked with upright ergos based on the Manx R
Alongside the Manx R, there’s also the Manx supernaked which has been revealed. Aside from the upright ergonomics and the different bodywork, this bike is very closely related to the Manx R. The chassis and electronics package is the same as is the engine, albeit output figures remain under wraps. The headlight of the Manx is also different to its faired sibling, with a single chamber housing two LED projectors and an LED DRL. Expect more details to trickle in the coming months.
For now, while the Manx and Manx R will be assembled in the UK, some engine components will be manufactured in India. There’s also the very real possibility that both these 1,200cc V4 superbikes will be entirely manufactured in India some years down the line.
Also see: Norton Manx image gallery
Atlas and Atlas GT
Pair of made-in-India midsize adventure tourers
The Atlas adventure bike is the more accessible model in the new Norton lineup and will be made entirely in India. Powering the Atlas is a liquid-cooled, 585cc, parallel-twin engine that is rated to make nearly 70hp at its peak. Norton claims this engine has the broadest torque spread in the class, although where exactly it slots in remains a quandary.
Norton claims that the Atlas has Kawasaki Versys 650 levels of performance while being significantly lighter. Speaking of weight, we have been led to believe that the Atlas models should tip the scales at roughly 200-210 kilos fully fueled. While the tank size remains under wraps for now, considering the size of the bodywork around the fuel tank, expect generous fuel capacity.
Nestling this new engine is a steel trellis frame that shares its base architecture with that of the BMW F 450 GS’ frame. On the standard Atlas, you get roughly 180mm of wheel travel at both ends, while on the Atlas GT you get a lower 140mm.
The former runs on 19/17-inch (F/R) cross-spoke wheels shod with Eurogrip Trailhound STR tyres while the latter runs on 17-inch alloy wheels shod with Eurogrip Roadhound rubber. Both use twin front brake discs bitten down upon by radially-mounted front calipers, all of which are supplied by Bybre. For the Atlas, the seat height is in the ballpark of 840mm, while the GT is significantly lower at approximately 810mm.
The suite of rider aids includes four riding modes – Sport, Touring, Urban and Off-road – with lean-sensitive ABS and traction control also available, courtesy of the six-axis IMU. You also have a remote preload adjuster, keyless ignition, a bidirectional quickshifter and all the information is displayed to the rider via the same 8-inch TFT display as seen on the Manx models.
Norton Manx and Atlas India launch
New models to join these two in a few years’ time
Norton has also revealed that there will be a pair of Nomad scramblers which will slot into its lineup by the end of this decade. Presumably, just like the Atlas models upon which they will be based, one will be more off-road oriented and the other more road-focused. While only four bikes across two platforms have been revealed so far, the company will showcase a third platform – unconfirmed so far but likely to be a midsize neo-retro model – in the spring of 2026, which will spawn two additional models.
When the Atlas and Manx models go on sale, they will be retailed through a dealer network that will span more than 200 touchpoints across key global markets such as Europe, USA, UK and India. Expect these new Nortons in a showroom around you in the first half of 2026.