Norton Motorcycles to Enter India by late 2025!

Norton Motorcycles will officially enter the Indian market by the end of 2025, TVS Motor Company has confirmed. The launch will be supported by the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which significantly lowers import duties and opens the door for international products.

What is India-UK FTA?

The new India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a bilateral trade deal aimed at reducing import duties and boosting economic cooperation. A key highlight of the FTA is that it cuts import duties on goods like cars and motorcycles from over 100% to just 10%, creating a more accessible environment for foreign brands. This could significantly cut prices of UK imports, opening up access for a larger customer base. The agreement also ensures broader market access across sectors, with special focus on labour-intensive industries such as engineering goods, auto components, engines, and organic chemicals.

Following this agreement, Mr. Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company added “We applaud our PM’s vision to enhance India’s trade links globally. It creates large opportunities for Indian companies like ours to expand further and access new markets. We really appreciate the effort taken by the Government to make this historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement. Our British brand Norton will launch later this year and this agreement will help us scale faster and leverage common supply chains. We are excited as we further progress towards Viksit Bharat.”

Norton Motorcycles in India : What to expect?

Norton Motorcycles, a British brand now owned by TVS Motor Company, currently has three models in its lineup: the Commando 961, V4CR, and V4SV. The Commando 961 is a retro-styled motorcycle powered by a 961cc engine producing 76.8bhp and 81Nm, available in both sport and cafe racer styles, and features a carbon front mudguard. The V4CR is a modern cafe racer equipped with a 1200cc engine that delivers 185bhp and 125Nm, along with LED lighting, a 6-inch digital display, three riding modes (wet, road, sport), a quickshifter, and full carbon-fibre bodywork. The V4SV is positioned as a more track-focused superbike version of the V4CR, offering the same performance but with added features like an optional race exhaust.

Norton Motorcycles availability in India

Although the official dates have not been confirmed yet, TVS has confirmed that the brand will launch in India later this year. Import duties on the bikes will be lesser, thanks to the FTA. Keep an eye on this space for more updates on the pricing and launch dates.