Ducati Mh900e vs Norton V4cr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Mh900e vs Norton V4cr. Ducati Mh900e: 75 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Norton V4cr: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Mh900e
Norton V4cr
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
200 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
75 hp @ 8,000 rpm
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (est. ~15.4 km/L) — Note: Best estimate based on similar Ducati 900SS-era engines
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Mh900e
7.8/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your wallet."
Pros
+Stunning, historically significant design
+Rare, appreciating collector asset
+Sonorous desmodue engine character
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Parts increasingly difficult sourcing
−Carb issues from prolonged storage
Norton V4cr
8.5/10
"Buy one used and let someone else absorb the depreciation hit."
Pros
+Savage, characterful V4 engine
+Öhlins suspension properly calibrated
+Stunning fit and finish
Cons
−Early fueling and electrical issues
−Expensive specialist servicing required
−Aggressive ergonomics punish long rides
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