Norton V4cr vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. 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. Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
175 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
7.8/10
"A head-turning urban weapon that punishes neglect and highway abuse equally."
Pros
+Stunning industrial cafe styling
+Torquey, characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Vibration tiring at motorway speeds
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive OEM bodywork panels
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