Norton V4cr vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. 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. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
193 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10
"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
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