The Nemesis was going to be Norton's, and indeed the world's fastest, most powerful motorcycle. Driven by its own 1500cc fuel injected V-8 engine producing 235-280hp, the Nemesis was expected to reach top speeds in excess of 200 mph. With only a few exceptions, all Nemesis parts have been specially designed and manufactured for this one model, resulting in the highest specification standards of any production motorcycle made today. Norton had its eye on the future of the Nemesis as well as the present. In coming years the Nemesis would have been available with push button shifting, a rear view video monitor to replace side mirrors and a unique active suspension system linking the engine computer and suspension so that the engine and chassis work as one to maximize power during acceleration and control in high speed cornering.

The 280hp Nemesis A, with its lightweight 202kg magnesium alloy frame, would have easily gone to speeds of over 220 mph and 0-60 mph in well under 2.5 seconds. If it was produced pricing would have been in the area of US$45,000 / AUS$90,000 / GBP$32,000. Due to poor management and other such contributing factors the company after bieng revived in the late nineties went bankrupt and this legendary superbike became just that, a legend.

Manufacturer : Norton Motors International
Model : Nemesis A
Engine Capacity : 1497cc
Bore x Stroke : 73.0mm x 44.7mm
Cylinders : 8 in V formation
V angle : 60 degrees
Horespower : 280hp @ 14000 rpm
Torque : 111 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm
Valves : 4 per cylinder
Top Speed : over 220 mph / 350 kmh
0-60 mph : under 2.5 seconds
Weight : 202kg
Estimated Price : US$45000 / AUS$85000 / GBP$32000