Norton V4cr vs Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Bimota V2 Santa Monica. 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. Bimota V2 Santa Monica: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
— hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
— Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
— kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Unknown — model not verified
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Unknown — model not verified
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
Unknown — model not verified
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
Unknown — model not verified
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
Unknown — model not verified
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
7.8/10
"A magnificent, maddening machine that rewards dedicated enthusiasts willing to commit financially."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely transforms handling
+Ducati twin sounds incredible
+Exclusivity and street presence unmatched
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Specialist mechanic costs brutal
−Hub-center wear inspection critical
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