Introduction (V4 owner)

Great to have you with us; it is a fabulous machine and we look forward to hearing more about it. I imagine by now you know about the tradition in the forum of inviting everyone round for a test ride......


(all traditions have to start at some point)
 
Hello Gizmo , I hope you love your new V4 and get lots of trouble free , enjoyable miles of riding. I appreciate your sharing this experience with us , as many of us will never even see one in real life.
 
Sorry to be cheeky, but could you tell me how your sidestand retracts ie is it's motion cushioned with a bump stop or something? I desperately need to find a solution to the horrendous sound that comes from the V4SS models when you flick the sidestand up. This is just a gentle flick in the video, but when retracting it from being parked up, it very loudly strikes the carbon.

 

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Stu Bodycote said:
Sorry to be cheeky, but could you tell me how your sidestand retracts ie is it's motion cushioned with a bump stop or something? I desperately need to find a solution to the horrendous sound that comes from the V4SS models when you flick the sidestand up. This is just a gentle flick in the video, but when retracting it from being parked up, it very loudly strikes the carbon.

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Interesting as I've not noticed an issue with this. Let me take a look in the morning and I will report back.
 
Post resurrection here.

I test rode a Manx Silver version this last Saturday- 29th June 2024) from South Downs Norton.

Now trying to talk myself into PXing my Panigale V4SP. On a value for money basis the Panigale V4 walks it but it doesnt have "Norton" on the tank! Neither does it sound as good.
 
istanbulian said:
Post resurrection here.

I test rode a Manx Silver version this last Saturday- 29th June 2024) from South Downs Norton.

Now trying to talk myself into PXing my Panigale V4SP. On a value for money basis the Panigale V4 walks it but it doesnt have "Norton" on the tank! Neither does it sound as good.
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You are the target market ! Good luck with your choice.
 
istanbulian said:
Post resurrection here.

I test rode a Manx Silver version this last Saturday- 29th June 2024) from South Downs Norton.

Now trying to talk myself into PXing my Panigale V4SP. On a value for money basis the Panigale V4 walks it but it doesnt have "Norton" on the tank! Neither does it sound as good.
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If you do buy one, we must have all pertinent information related the V4's performance, fit, finish, and ownership experience.
And photos, of course.🤯
 
istanbulian said:
Post resurrection here.

I test rode a Manx Silver version this last Saturday- 29th June 2024) from South Downs Norton.

Now trying to talk myself into PXing my Panigale V4SP. On a value for money basis the Panigale V4 walks it but it doesnt have "Norton" on the tank! Neither does it sound as good.
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Interesting (and familiar) dilemma. The Pengale is clearly a more capable machine than the Norton V4, when we talk extreme (useable?) performance. But I guess it’s what we want/expect from our machines - what ownership experience we’re looking for.

Is the Duc just the latest hyperbike, to be sold in a couple of years for the next. Mega performance - zero connection. Would the Norton inspire a bit of ‘ownership’?

My 961 is not even the best bike I own, but it’s my only keeper. I guess the question relates to a connection (or otherwise) to the marque and that age old biker desire for a bit individuality, in an environment where todays ubiquitous offerings appear almost identical.

Ok, ok, so I’m clearly biased! Buy the Norton, report back your every move and post lots of pics!! You know ya want to!😁👍
 
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Gizmo750 said:
Good morning to you all,

Having lurked for some time I thought I better join up and introduce myself. I got my Norton V4SV in carbon back on 26th May and it has just had it's running in service after 500 miles, which I fortunately managed to get in mainly before it rained all July! I've had the suspension softened off as I felt it was set up too hard from the factory but other than that I'm delighted with the bike.

So far I am really enjoying the ownership experience and getting positive responses from everyone that sees it and wants to talk about it. I'm looking forward to opening it up properly as the miles rise. There are a couple of quirks with the bike, but I was expecting that to be honest (needs a clutch lever adjuster, sidestand hard to use with boots on both of which I noted when I had a test ride back in November 2022) but nothing to spoil the overall package. The bike goes, and stops brilliantly and makes a fantastic noise. I do have to get a tail tidy soon though as the current number plate mounting solution isn't very visually appealing.

I have to say a massive thank you to the new Norton for honouring my order for a V4SS and providing the bike that they promised, for which I will always be very grateful.

I was going to add a couple of pictures, but I can't figure out how to just yet.
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HI,
I have had my V4SV for 12 months now and done under 300 miles. What did the service cost and where did you have it done?

Kind regards

Mark
Evesham
 


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