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All Bikes/Compare/Norton V4cr vs Keeway Superlight 125

Norton V4cr vs Keeway Superlight 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Norton V4cr vs Keeway Superlight 125. 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. Keeway Superlight 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Norton V4cr Keeway Superlight 125
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
118 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
9 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance)
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
2.5–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–40 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Norton V4cr
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
Keeway Superlight 125
Keeway Superlight 125
6.5/10

"Style over substance, but honest value for A1 licence riders."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Predictable beginner-friendly engine
+Affordable used prices
Cons
Cheap switchgear feels nasty
Mirrors vibrate excessively
Neglected chains are common

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