Norton has some exciting updates on the horizon! After a challenging period that saw the brand go into administration in January 2020, a brighter chapter began with Indian powerhouse TVS acquiring vital business elements. Since then, Norton has been diligently working on refining its 1200cc V4 platform, introducing the V4SV superbike and V4CR café racer, while the classic Commando 961 continues its journey in the background.
Norton India is set to debut before the year wraps up. The company aims to roll out a six-bike product range, starting with an international version of the V4 superbike. Currently, this model holds approval for the UK market alone, thanks to single-vehicle approval rules designed for smaller manufacturers. To expand its reach into four additional European countries—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain—as well as India, the V4 must clear Euro5+ type-approval testing. Expect significant upgrades for the 2026 model, which will be showcased at EICMA this year!
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, TVS managing director Sudarshan Venu shared that four of the six new models will hit the 2026 model lineup: “We’re gearing up to launch our four-cylinder superbike at EICMA, along with unveiling the remaining three models either there or shortly after. These will be market-ready by early 2026. They’re all in advanced development stages, and we have a strong leadership team at Norton backed by talented designers and engineers, blending British heritage with TVS’s expertise and offering growth opportunities.”
Manufacturing will occur in both the UK and India, aided by a newly formed free trade agreement between the two countries. As for production numbers, Venu noted that Norton plans to ramp up capacity to nearly 10,000 vehicles, expanding from the initial four models to six.
Some of these new bikes are expected to use a derivative of the upcoming 450cc parallel twin engine developed by BMW for its F450 GS. TVS already partners with BMW for the 310cc single in the G310 range and has also collaborated on electric scooters. Venu explained: “We started with the single-cylinder 310 family, then moved on to EVs, and now we’re tackling a two-cylinder family, with BMW showcasing their version at last year’s EICMA. Norton and TVS versions will soon emerge using a similar platform.”
The introduction of one or more 450cc models will allow Norton to compete with popular offerings like Triumph’s Street 400 and Scrambler 400X, which have become best-sellers for the UK’s favorite motorcycle brand. Stay tuned for what’s next from Norton!
Priyam Gera