Norton V4cr vs Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Mv Agusta Lusso 800. 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. Mv Agusta Lusso 800: 116 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
116 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
81 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
175 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
225 km/h (estimated)
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
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
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
8.0/10
"Magnificent if maintained properly, a money pit if neglected."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple engine character
+Stunning build quality
+Comfortable yet engaging ergonomics
Cons
−Expensive routine servicing costs
−Temperamental Italian electrics
−Specialist-only mechanical knowledge required
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