Norton V4 Superbike Confirmed; TVS Gets To Taste The Delicious V4

Quick Read: 

• Norton V4 superbike has been spied testing 

• Gets a completely revamped styling 

• Lots of updates on the mechanical front as well

• To debut on November 4, 2025, at the EICMA show

A few days back, Norton Motorcycles posted a teaser image of its upcoming motorcycle, and now, the spy images of the bike have surfaced online. The upcoming Norton motorcycle will be their top-of-the-line V4 superbike, although it is yet to be seen whether it will be a completely new motorcycle or a major generation update to the existing Norton V4SV. Additionally it has been confirmed that Norton will be "Re"entering India and they might kick things off with the new V4 superbike.   

Ready To Roar

Depending on your tastes, you may see a vintage Ducati motorcycle or the latest-gen BMW S 1000 RR when you look at the Norton V4’s headlights. It certainly seems angry as compared to the current bike’s puppy-eyed look. Of course, to go with the sleek LEDs, the fairing has been revised too. If you look closely, you will also be able to see the ducts at the edge of the headlights, possibly a ram-air intake for the engine.

Apart from the looks, it's also the equipment the bike has to offer. It gets a heavily redesigned frame, the latest Brembo Hypure brake callipers, super sticky Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tyres and electronically adjustable suspension (possibly from Ohlins). Expect the upcoming V4 to get all the bells and whistles in terms of electronics, probably better than what’s on the current V4SV. 

As for the performance, the Norton V4SV that is currently on sale makes 185PS and 125Nm. Things could change for good (we certainly hope so), as the upcoming V4 could join the 200PS club with its updated engine. This will allow it to go right against the other V4 superbikes, such as the Ducati Panigale V4 and the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory. That said, the upcoming Norton will be a boutique bike of sorts. Customers may be able to customise their bikes to a whole other level compared to other OEMs.           

TVS’ Freehand

With the bike being tested by none other than TVS’ Chairman and MD, Sudarshan Venu, it’s good to see Norton given a free hand in making the V4 first. Sure, the India-spec sub-500cc bikes are in the pipeline, as confirmed by the MD, but it makes a lot of sense for Norton to update its current lineup, as it’s been quite some time since they received any sort of overhaul. Expect more big bikes to follow the V4 superbike, most probably a retro-roadster, as more information will be revealed on November 4, 2025. That said, what’s preventing Norton from also surprising us with a 450cc concept at EICMA? 

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