Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Norton V4cr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Norton V4cr. Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000: 81 hp @ 7,300 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 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
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Norton V4cr
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
200 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
7.8/10
"Rewarding, characterful classic — but only buy a well-maintained example."
Pros
+Torque that genuinely moves you
+Iconic Italian V-twin character
+Rock-solid shaft drive reliability
Cons
−Specialist-only maintenance required
−Electrical gremlins plague neglected examples
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
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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