Norton V4cr vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. 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. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
161 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L 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
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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