Completing the chassis is a set of stunning
Rotobox carbon-fiber wheels, which significantly
reduce unsprung mass and rotational inertia
for sharper response and improved agility than
offered by aluminum wheels. These are paired
with super sticky Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-
V4 tires (120/70 front, 200/55 rear).
RIDER TECHNOLOGY
The 2026 Norton Manx R's electronics were
built around the latest Bosch 10.3 ME platform.
Norton worked with Bosch to develop a suite
of rider-aid systems calibrated primarily for road
use, while still offering track capability. The Manx
R gets five ride modes—Rain, Road, Sport and
two customizable Track settings, which alter
throttle response, suspension behavior and inter
-
vention levels for the electronic rider aids.
A six-axis IMU governs the bike's traction con-
trol, wheelie control, slide control and cornering
ABS systems. The traction control is fully adjust-
able, while the wheelie control manages both the
(Left) Forged carbon-
fiber Rotobox wheels
provide one of the
ultimate performance
flexes—and bragging
rights. (Left bottom)
An eight-inch
touchscreen TFT
provides an excellent
view of Norton's
various systems in
action. (Below) When
Rennie switched off
all the rider aids that
worked so well in
around-town riding,
the bike that was
hidden behind the
electronic paywall
burst into life.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 NORTON MANX R
