# Tubular Turbocharged Motorbikes This New Superbike Features a Twin-Tube Aluminum Frame By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-superbike References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/2017-norton-motorcycles-1200-v4-superbike/44942/) & [nortonmotorcycles](http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/) British motorbike manufacturer [Norton Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revitalized-sports-motorbike) has gone ahead and unveiled a powerfully brutal new superbike that features a unique [aluminum structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821) that was forged entirely in-house. This new superbike is set to be powered by a [V4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati) engine and offer a 1200 cc capacity. This engine is likely to produce around 200 horsepower, while the engine is imbued with a wide array of electronic features designed to boost the bike's performance. However the biggest highlight feature of this new superbike is its twin-tube frame, which is designed to increase speed and performance. While many motorbike enthusiasts obsess over horsepower, Norton Motorcycles' new offering, set to be unveiled in November, proves that intelligent structural engineering can also boost performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aluminum Structure:** The use of an in-house forged aluminum structure in superbikes presents an opportunity for lightweight and high-performance designs. - **V4 Engine:** The incorporation of a V4 engine in motorbikes opens up possibilities for increased horsepower and improved performance. - **Intelligent Structural Engineering:** The focus on intelligent structural engineering in motorcycle design creates opportunities for optimizing speed and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers can explore the integration of in-house forged aluminum structures to create lightweight and high-performance bikes. - **Automotive Engineering:** The development and optimization of V4 engines in motorbikes present advancements in automotive engineering. - **Construction:** The application of intelligent structural engineering principles from the motorbike industry can disrupt the construction industry's approach to building design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revitalized Sports Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revitalized-sports-motorbike.md) - [Performance Engineering Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-and-manx-r.md) - [Semi-Naked Street Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-prototype.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panigale.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Lightweight Four-Cylinder Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panigale-v4.md) - [Versatile Sport-Touring Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporttouring-motorcycle.md) - [Enhanced Race-Ready Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-naked.md) - [Ultra-Nimble Trial Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertigo-motors.md)