Norton V4 RR (2017)

The Norton V4 RR (2017) is a high-performance motorcycle with a four-stroke, 1200cc engine and a 72-degree V4 cylinder configuration that includes a slipper clutch, titanium inlet valves, and chain-driven cams. It has an impressive power output of 200hp at 12,500rpm and a torque of 130Nm at 10,000rpm. The V4 RR is fully compliant with Euro 4 regulations, including oil thermostat, knock sensors, secondary air injection, and EVAP. The electronic aids on this motorcycle include a multi-setting traction-control, wheelie control, launch control, and cruise control, and it uses a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for precise control and data-logging of lap times, max lean angle, max speed, max throttle, and max braking force. It has a full-color 7-inch HD display with adjustable engine modes (Road, Track, and Pro-Race) and is equipped with a quickshift system and auto down blipper for smooth transmission. The chassis is a cast twin-tube shotgun design with fully-adjustable swingarm pivot, adjustable rake angle, and a braced and underslung single-sided cast swingarm. The front suspension uses Ohlins NIX30 with cast top and bottom fork yokes, while the rear suspension uses bespoke fully-adjustable Ohlins TTXGP Norton shock with billet machined fork yokes. The front brakes are 2 x 330mm full-floating discs with Brembo monobloc calipers and master cylinder, while the rear brake uses a single 330mm disc with Brembo caliper and master cylinder. It has forged aluminum wheels, a wheelbase of 1430mm, and a dry weight of 179kg. The Norton V4 RR is a cutting-edge motorcycle that boasts impressive specs and advanced technology.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton V4 RR & SS

Year: 2017

Engine: Four stroke, 72 degrees V-four cylinder, Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. Slipper clutch

Capacity: 1200 cc / 73.2 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 82mm x 56.8mm

Compression Ratio: 13.6:1

Euro 4: Full compliance including oil thermostat, knock sensors, secondary air injection and EVAP

Cooling System: Liquid-cooled

Induction: Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel

Electronic Aids: Multi-setting traction-control, wheelie contril, launch control and cruise control. Uses six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Full data-logging capability including: lap times, max lean angle, max speed, max throttle and max braking force. Engine modes – Road, Sport, Pro-Race.

Ignition: Keyless ignition system

Starting: Electric

Instruments: Full-colour 7-inch HD display with multiple functions. Engine mode adjustability including: Road, Track, and Pro-Race

Max Power: 200 hp / 149 kW @ 12,500 rpm

Max Torque: 130Nm / 95.8 ft-lb @ 10,000rpm

Transmission: Full quickshift system and auto down blipper

Final Drive: Chain

Chassis: Cast twin tube shotgun chassis, cast outriggers and headstock, polished tubes. (tbc). Engine acts as a structural member. Chassis is fully-adjustable including swingarm pivot and adjustable rake angle. 23.9 degree steering head angle as standard set-up. Braced and underslung single-sided cast swingarm. 570mm long, design developed in conjunction with SG5 TT race bike.

Front Suspension: Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable. Fork yokes – Cast top and bottom

Rear Suspension: Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock. Fork yokes – Billet machined

Front Brakes: 2 x 330mm full-floating discs. Radially-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs and Brembo master cylinder

Rear Brakes: Single 330mm disc. Brembo caliper and master cylinder

Front Wheel: Forged Aluminium

Rear Wheel: Forged Aluminium

Wheelbase: 1430mm / 56 in

Dry Weight: 179kg / 395 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 litres / 4.7 US gal