The Norton Manx R doesn't look flashy, but it is neat and elegant, which grows on you over time.
23 May, 2026
Deepanshi Chaudhary
It has a 1200cc V4 engine producing 209PS which encourages the rider to go fast but in a controlled manner.
The bike has five riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport and two customisable Track modes which calibrate power, suspension and electronics accordingly.
Rain mode felt a bit dull; Sports mode is too aggressive with a firm suspension setting; and Road mode offers a better balance of predictable power delivery and suspension.
It has a seat height of 840mm which is low for a sports bike, and has a comfortable saddle too.
Its dry weight is 203kg which is 10-12kg more than its rivals, which makes it hard to move around.
The pillion seat is only available in the base and Manx R Apex variants but won't be very comfortable for two-up riding.
A rider needs to put little effort to lean it on a curve, but it holds the line confidently.
Brembo Hypure callipers bring the bike to a halt very quickly and confidently.
Toggling through the menu is fairly simple, or you can use the 8-inch touchscreen TFT when the bike is stationary.
