Bimota Kb4 vs Norton V4rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Kb4 vs Norton V4rr. Bimota Kb4: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Norton V4rr: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Kb4
Norton V4rr
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
300 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
179 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
130 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated)
~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
~7.5 L/100km (estimate – limited real-world data available due to track-focused nature)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Kb4
7.5/10
"An exotic gamble that rewards obsessive buyers with deep pockets."
Pros
+Stunning hand-built Italian bodywork
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Razor-sharp trellis frame handling
Cons
−Eye-watering Bimota-specific parts costs
−Very limited specialist knowledge available
−Patchy small-batch build quality
Norton V4rr
8.5/10
"A genuinely world-class exotic, but budget beyond the purchase price."
Pros
+Stunning 185bhp V4 engine
+World-class Ohlins suspension
+Exceptional build quality finally
Cons
−Thin dealer support network
−Expensive out-of-warranty repairs
−Fragile and costly bodywork
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