The new Norton Manx R is the first all-new platform to hit the road under TVS ownership, and it's here to make a statement. Norton is back; it's time for 'The Resurgence'. But being an all-new platform, there's a lot to unpack, especially considering the unique approach the brand is taking. So, I took to the roads around Seville, Spain, and the Monteblanco circuit, to get to grips with the world's latest 200 hp-plus two-wheeled weapon.
Norton wants the Manx R to be an everyday superbike. The approach the brand has taken to achieve this is giving the bike ungodly levels of torque but a relatively low redline when compared to its rivals. The headline is a 1,200cc liquid-cooled, 72-degree V4 engine, producing 96 lb-ft of torque at 9,000 rpm and 206 hp at 11,500 rpm.
