Norton Superlight SS: a supercharged, carbon-framed, 170bhp version of 650 twin

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Norton have supercharged their 650 Superlight super-twin and thrown in a carbon-fibre frame, subframe and swingarm to create a genuine lightweight sportsbike. The new chassis weighs 47% less than the...

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So how drivable with the bike be after a high side on the track that sends the bike and rider flipping? I like the idea of a super light bike using these exotic materials, but I think the frame would be toast after an accident.
 
Well at 800 bucks for a carbon helmet, I can't imagine the cost of that frame
 
This frame should do well if it is payed down, now rolled flipped different story, against steel aluminum titanium this is the result
 

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At $50K+ a pop I'll pass, nifty idea tho......
 
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