NORTON MANX R
T
he Norton Manx and premium
Manx R mark the brand's
return to the high-end superbike
segment. The Manx R features
an all-new 1200cc, 72-degree V4
engine producing a claimed 206
horsepower at 11,500 rpm and
96 lb-ft of torque at 9000 rpm.
Development prioritized strong,
usable torque from 5000–10,000
rpm rather than peak numbers
2026 YAMAHA
WR125R
A
mong the many new models
unveiled at the EICMA show
was a new dual sport model
from Yamaha, the all-new, entry-
level WR125. Yamaha describes
the WR125R as an entry-level
bike that "makes the thrill of
dual sport riding accessible to
riders of all skill levels," offering
versatile all-terrain capabilities
in a straightforward, affordable
package.
The WR's 125cc liquid-cooled
fuel-injected engine features Vari-
able Valve Actuation (VVA), which
Yamaha claims enhances power
and torque throughout the rev
range. The VVA system uses two
intake cam profiles—one for low
rpm and one for high rpm—that
switch based on engine speed
and throttle position to maximize
torque in the low- to mid-range
and deliver top-end power.
The WR features KYB suspen-
sion components, including an
upright (conventional) 41mm
fork and a single gas-filled shock
that are nonadjustable. It has
21-inch (front) and 18-inch (rear)
wheels with Dunlop 606 tires,
along with front and rear disc
brakes with ABS.
This bike carries one of the most
famous names in motorcycling on
its back. Let's hope the new Norton
Manx R can live up to the legacy.
P60
FIRST LOOKS I
This was a surprise. With its
SV-7GX, Suzuki will be gunning
squarely for compatriot Yamaha
and its Tracer 7.
2026
SUZUKI SV7GX
S
uzuki introduced the SV-7GX,
a sport-touring crossover
built around the long-standing
645cc 90-degree V-twin engine
used in the SV650 and V-Strom
650. Its design clearly takes in-
spiration from the GSX-S1000GX,
