The V4CR has all of the features that we spent years honing in the V4SV, so it still has the same surefooted handling, precise power delivery, and unmatched attention to detail—we’ve just removed the obstacle that stood between you and the ride. The pure, unequalled thrill of the wind in your face and the bugs on your visor is what the V4CR is all about.
Colour Options
MANX PLATINUM
CARBON
To us, the V4CR is the ultimate answer to the question of how do you build the world’s greatest café racer? Starting with the V4SV chassis, we’ve stripped back the design, so now you can see even more of the handmade aluminium frame and titanium exhaust. The exposed air intakes at the front, combined with the short body and compact tail unit, gives the V4CR its unique aggressive stance.
But beauty is not enough, so it is also the second motorcycle to be powered by Norton’s own liquid-cooled 1200cc, 72-degree V4 engine, which has been optimised to produce 185bhp at 12,500rpm and 125Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. The combination of a handmade exhaust system and sound of the V4 engine ensures that UK roads reverberate with the iconic snarling of even more Norton engines.
Just like every Norton, each CR is hand built at our factory in Solihull and it inherits all the hallmarks of Norton’s DNA with beauty in its flowing lines, the distinctive forward angle of the engine and the signature hourglass silhouette.
It’s also as modern as they come and outfitted with some of the best parts available including adjustable Öhlins front and rear suspension, Brembo brakes, solid aerospace grade aluminium billet-machine yokes, a sophisticated lean-angle sensitive traction-control and three engine modes (wet, road and sport).
As for the finish the Manx Platinum option presents platinum bodywork complemented by carbon panels, a striking orange seat and forged aluminium matte black OZ Piega wheels.
The second option, the V4CR Carbon, features exposed carbon fibre bodywork, with a black seat and carbon fibre BST Rapidtek wheels. There’s only one thing we can’t help you with; picking a favourite.
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ENGINEERING ELEGANCE
Carbon fibre fuel tank, designed to keep the bike compact.
TESTED AGAINST THE BEST
Chassis designed and developed in-house, then tested at the world’s most rigorous race track: the Isle of Man TT.
NORTON’S OWN 1200CC V4
1200cc V4, 72-degree, liquid cooled engine – engineered by Norton to produce 185bhp.
BIKE SPECIFICATION
Highlighting the main specification of the V4CR
POWER
185BHP
TORQUE
125NM
ENGINE
1200 CC
FRONT SUSPENSION
43mm Öhlins NIX30 fully adjustable upside-down forks
REAR SUSPENSION
Öhlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock with hydraulic preload adjustment
LIGHTING
LED lighting for low beam, high beam, indicators and tail light
INSTRUMENTS
Full-colour 6-inch display with auto brightness adjustment. Engine Mode adjustment
ENGINE MODES
Wet, Road and Sport
QUICK SHIFT
Full quick shift system and auto blipper
ELECTRONIC AIDS
Linked to rider-mode: Lean-angle sensitive Traction-control using six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Front and rear ABS. Wheelie control.
IGNITION
Keyless ignition system with electronic steering lock (manual fuel filler cap)
FRONT BRAKES
2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder
REAR BRAKES
Brembo 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder
BODYWORK
Full carbon-fibre
FOOTRESTS
Billet footrests and pedals
FUEL TANK
Under-seat carbon-fibre 15-litre fuel tank, with Kevlar reinforcement
ACCESSORIES
RACE EXHAUST
Additional aftermarket race exhaust (not for road use)