Bimota Tesi 3d vs Norton V4sv
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Tesi 3d vs Norton V4sv. Bimota Tesi 3d: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~250 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Norton V4sv: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Tesi 3d
Norton V4sv
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
280 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
208 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~250 km/h
~280 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Tesi 3d
7.5/10
"Extraordinary ownership experience, but only for the deeply committed."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely works
+Ducati engine parts available
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
Cons
−Specialist mechanics very scarce
−Parts wait times brutal
−Prohibitively expensive maintenance
Norton V4sv
7.8/10
"A spectacular exotic that demands commitment, budget, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Stunning carbon and titanium finish
+185bhp genuinely race-derived engine
+Öhlins suspension benchmark quality
Cons
−Parts availability extremely limited
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Running costs eye-wateringly expensive
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