The new-gen Norton V4 will be unveiled on Nov 4 at the EICMA 2025 in Milan, Italy while launching in India by the end of 2025.
Last week, the UK-based Norton Motorcycles released the first teaser of its upcoming bike and announced that it will break cover on Nov 4 at the EICMA 2025 in Italy. Now, the next-gen Norton V4 has been spotted testing with none other than TVS MD Sudarshan Venu riding the superbike. So, it is almost certain that after acquisition by TVS, Norton’s first new motorcycle will be the next-gen V4 as the brand prepares to introduce five more new models by 2027. The new-gen Norton V4 will also go on sale in India by the end of 2025.
The spy-images confirm that the test mule sighted in the UK flaunts the same tail-lamp cluster as seen in the teaser video released by Norton. In fact, the next-gen V4 seems to have taken a radical departure from the current model with sleeker LED headlamps replacing the curved unit seen on the existing version. The mirrors are also newly designed units.
However, the most interesting highlight of the new-gen V4 is the underbelly exhaust, something that we often see in the Ducati Panigale V4. The side-mounted unit on the current model has gone for a toss in favour of this new underbelly unit. This update makes the rear-end even more tempting while it is likely to help in the weight distribution as well.
The next-gen Norton V4, in all likelihood, will be sitting on the same twin-spar aluminium frame which is on offer with the ongoing model. The suspension duties will be carried by Ohlins front forks and a monoshock absorber at the rear. It will come equipped with the latest version of Brembo’s Hypure monobloc calipers.
Mechanically, the tried-and-trusted 1200cc V4 engine will be at the helm, albeit with slight reengineering. The technical specs are not released yet, but we expect the powertrain to comply with Euro 5+ emission standards. Some of the notable features onboard will include multiple ride modes, cornering ABS, six-axis IMU, traction control and ride-by-wire.
TVS MD Sudarshan Venu has already confirmed the debut of Norton in India by 2025 end. The new-gen V4 will be the first Norton bike to go on sale in our country, albeit via the CBU route. It is expected to be priced around Rs 30-35 lakh (ex-showroom) upon launch in the Indian market, which is almost equivalent to Ducati Panigale V4.
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