Norton V4cr vs Triumph Thruxton Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Triumph Thruxton Rs. 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 Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 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 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
105 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
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,250 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 (approximately 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 Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable fast
Top 10 Accessories
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