Norton V4SV: New Norton’s new superbike unveiled

My pension drawdown sits untouched (and earmarked for 'toys')... But, as nice as it is, it's too OTT for this boy's simple tastes :)
 
I think it looks the business , does this quick shifter thingy eliminate the traditional clutch , I see no clutch reservoir …. doubt it would be cable operated or I am completely ill informed …. thanks for any knowledge ….
 
I think it looks the business , does this quick shifter thingy eliminate the traditional clutch , I see no clutch reservoir …. doubt it would be cable operated or I am completely ill informed …. thanks for any knowledge ….
No, still has a clutch, but may have vacuum assist.
quick-shifter eliminates need for clutching during up-shift and down-shift, but you still need a clutch for starts and stops.
 
Its always been cable operated, the clutch. Gives a better, more direct feel.
A quick shift does nothing more than allow wide open throttle gear changes, by momentarily cutting the ignition.
 
Its always been cable operated, the clutch. Gives a better, more direct feel.
A quick shift does nothing more than allow wide open throttle gear changes, by momentarily cutting the ignition.
To elaborate, a pressure sensor on the selector rod, tells the ecu you're lifting up to change gear, and in turn cuts the igition instead of you having to back off the throttle.
 
Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??
Maybe there's a 'Big 4' coming :)
Sudarshan Venu?
So Vain?
 
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Anybody know why the 'SV' suffix? As someone who grew up with OHV, OHC, DOHC etc.. SV was always: 'Side Valve'
Perhaps that's why it's dropped 15 hp??
Maybe there's a 'Big 4' coming :)
Maybe Sport Veloce like some Italian models.
 
A British built, Indian owned bike with an Italian name?
Didn't Lotus have a Lotus Esprit, and Lotus Elan, French names, what's wrong with an Italian name?
Could be worse:
A Thai built, Indian owned bike, with Italian name, unloaded in a British port.
That would make one hell of a long engine badge.;)
 
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Didn't Lotus have a Lotus Esprit, and Lotus Elan, French names, what's wrong with an Italian name?
Could be worse:
A Thai built, Indian owned bike, with Italian name, unloaded in a British port.
That would make one hell of a long engine badge.;)
My short reply would be Triumph Daytona.
 
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