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

[MCN]

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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[Jay]

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.

 

[TheKid]

Well at 800 bucks for a carbon helmet, I can't imagine the cost of that frame

 

[Kevin frazier]

This frame should do well if it is payed down, now rolled flipped different story, against steel aluminum titanium this is the result

 

[atomsplitter]

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

 

[Kevin frazier]

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

Me too 50k wo