Norton V4SV: New Norton’s new superbike unveiled

mean gene · Oct 30, 2021

I'll order two! One to ride, One for spares! Wait what's the price tag?

EstuaryBoy · Oct 30, 2021

Anybody care to take a guess at the price?

NPeteN · Oct 30, 2021

BritTwit · Oct 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
Will it fit under the tree ??

Yeah, but you'll have to sell the house to finance the bike.

EstuaryBoy · Oct 30, 2021

My pension drawdown sits untouched (and earmarked for 'toys')... But, as nice as it is, it's too OTT for this boy's simple tastes

Craig · Oct 30, 2021

I think it looks the business , does this quick shifter thingy eliminate the traditional clutch , I see no clutch reservoir …. doubt it would be cable operated or I am completely ill informed …. thanks for any knowledge ….

BritTwit · Oct 30, 2021

Craig said:
I think it looks the business , does this quick shifter thingy eliminate the traditional clutch , I see no clutch reservoir …. doubt it would be cable operated or I am completely ill informed …. thanks for any knowledge ….

No, still has a clutch, but may have vacuum assist.
quick-shifter eliminates need for clutching during up-shift and down-shift, but you still need a clutch for starts and stops.

EstuaryBoy · Oct 30, 2021

Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??
Maybe there's a 'Big 4' coming

Stu Bodycote · Oct 30, 2021

Its always been cable operated, the clutch. Gives a better, more direct feel.
A quick shift does nothing more than allow wide open throttle gear changes, by momentarily cutting the ignition.

Stu Bodycote · Oct 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??

I'll ask tomorrow

Stu Bodycote · Oct 30, 2021

Stu Bodycote said:
Its always been cable operated, the clutch. Gives a better, more direct feel.
A quick shift does nothing more than allow wide open throttle gear changes, by momentarily cutting the ignition.

To elaborate, a pressure sensor on the selector rod, tells the ecu you're lifting up to change gear, and in turn cuts the igition instead of you having to back off the throttle.

slimslowslider · Oct 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??
Maybe there's a 'Big 4' coming

Sudarshan Venu?
So Vain?

BritTwit · Oct 30, 2021

EstuaryBoy said:
Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??
Maybe there's a 'Big 4' coming

Maybe Sport Veloce like some Italian models.

Fast Eddie · Oct 30, 2021

slimslowslider said:
So Vain?

Stu Bodycote · Oct 30, 2021

BritTwit said:
Maybe Sport Veloce like some Italian models.

A British built, Indian owned bike with an Italian name?

BritTwit · Oct 30, 2021

Stu Bodycote said:
A British built, Indian owned bike with an Italian name?

Didn't Lotus have a Lotus Esprit, and Lotus Elan, French names, what's wrong with an Italian name?
Could be worse:
A Thai built, Indian owned bike, with Italian name, unloaded in a British port.
That would make one hell of a long engine badge.

Stu Bodycote · Oct 30, 2021

Haha well yeah, fair point

Dogsbody · Oct 31, 2021

BritTwit said:
Didn't Lotus have a Lotus Esprit, and Lotus Elan, French names, what's wrong with an Italian name?
Could be worse:
A Thai built, Indian owned bike, with Italian name, unloaded in a British port.
That would make one hell of a long engine badge.

My short reply would be Triumph Daytona.

cliffa · Oct 31, 2021

Stuarts's Vanished ?

DODGY DEN · Nov 1, 2021

mean gene said:
I'll order two! One to ride, One for spares! Wait what's the price tag?

Check out e-bay uk Norton V4 SS

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