in january, Norton Motorcycles announced its resurgence at the 2026 AIMExpo show in Anaheim, California, where it introduced four all‑new models: a fully faired sportbike, a naked sportbike, and two adventure bikes.
In 2020, Norton was acquired by TVS Motor Company, a manufacturer based in India that produced and sold more than 4.7 million motorcycles in 2025. Norton motorcycles will be manufactured in the U.K. at TVS’s new plant in Solihull, which has the scale to build 8,000 motorcycles a year.
Norton claims that instead of leaning on nostalgia, the brand will be pushing forward into the modern luxury segment, focusing on Norton’s past reputation for innovation and performance.
“Norton Motorcycles carries one of the richest and most celebrated legacies in British motorcycling,” said Christoph Hohmann, chief marketing officer of Norton Motorcycles. “It’s a name synonymous with daring engineering, racing triumphs, and challenging reinvention. Its 127‑year history forms the bedrock for Norton’s resurgence – a storied heritage of innovation that will always be a part of our DNA.”
The four new models spearheading the brand’s relaunch borrow names from Norton’s past. The Manx R is the flagship model, a sportbike fitted with premium components. A naked version will be called the Manx, and two middleweight adventure bikes will be called the Atlas, which has 19-/17‑inch spoked wheels, and Atlas GT, a street‑focused model with 17‑inch cast wheels.
The Manx R is powered by a 1,200cc V‑Four that makes a claimed 206 hp at 11,500 rpm and 95.9 lb‑ft of torque at 9,000 rpm. Its chassis is highlighted by fully adjustable semi‑active Marzocchi suspension, Brembo Hypure brakes with lean‑sensitive ABS, and 17‑inch carbon‑fiber BST wheels with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4SP tires. It also features carbon‑fiber body panels.
The Manx R will have an 8‑inch touchscreen display and a suite of electronic rider aids, including five ride modes (with two customizable track modes), a quickshifter, cornering cruise control, cornering traction control, wheelie and rear wheel slide control, slope dependent control, launch control, and hill start support.
Details on the other three models are sparse for now. The Manx will be powered by the same engine as the Manx R and include some of the same premium components. The Atlas and Atlas GT will be powered by a 585cc parallel‑Twin engine and feature adjustable levers, footpegs, and windscreen.
Stay tuned for more details about the four new Norton models, which should be available in late 2026.
The Moto Morini 3 1/2 Sport is a new interpretation of an iconic model that was designed by Franco Lambertini and launched in 1974. The new version leans on the legacy of the original while using modern technology and styling.
The 3 1/2 Sport is powered by a 350cc V‑Twin that makes a claimed 33 hp at 8,500 rpm and 23 lb‑ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, with a max speed of 93 mph. It features a radial‑mounted 4‑piston front caliper pinching a 300mm disc, steel‑braided brake lines, and Bosch ABS. Suspension includes a 43mm inverted fork and a monoshock with preload adjustability, both offering 4.7 inches of travel.
The new 3 1/2 Sport also comes with full LED lighting, a 4‑inch TFT display, clip‑on handlebars, and a 4‑gallon fuel tank. Seat height is 30.7 inches, and the wheelbase is 55.9 inches. Although pricing hasn’t been announced yet, it will come with a three‑year, unlimited‑mile warranty.
The new Vettore 450 is the most affordable of five adventure models in Moto Morini’s lineup, and it is equipped with a host of useful features.
The Vettore’s liquid‑cooled 449cc parallel-Twin, built by CFMOTO, has a 270-degree crank and makes 44.8 hp at 8,500 rpm and 31 lb‑ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. It comes with a slip/assist clutch and has a top speed of 93 mph.
Suspension is supplied by KYB and includes a fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork offering 8.2 inches of travel and a shock with preload and rebound adjustment that offers 7.5 inches of travel. Ground clearance is 8.5 inches.
Brakes include a 4‑piston radial caliper pinching a 320mm disc, and the Bosch ABS is switchable on the rear. It also comes with traction control and two ride modes.
The bike rides on 21‑inch front and 18‑inch rear tubeless spoked wheels wrapped in CST Ambro A4 knobby tires. The Vettore’s fuel tank holds 4.9 gallons, its seat height is 33.1 inches, and its dry weight is 419 lb.
The 6‑inch color TFT display offers Bluetooth connection for access to maps, music, and phone notifications, and USB power ports are included to charge devices. Other features include a centerstand, a skid plate, handguards, a tilt‑adjust windscreen, LED lighting, a rear luggage rack with grab handles, and a six‑position adjustable handlebar. Heated grips, a heated seat, and a tankbag are available as accessories.
The Moto Morini Vettore 450 has an MSRP of $6,499, and it comes with a three‑year, unlimited‑mile warranty.
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