Modern superbikes have become a competition to see who can bolt the most aerodynamic nonsense onto two wheels. Winglets, fins, ducts, and enough sharp edges to make a stealth fighter jealous. Don't get me wrong, there's legitimate engineering behind all that stuff. But somewhere along the way, superbikes started looking less like motorcycles and more like rejected aerospace projects. Apparently, Norton didn't get the memo, and that's working out pretty well for the British brand.
The Norton Manx R has just won the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award in the Cars and Motorcycles category at the 2026 Red Dot Award: Design Concept.
