Norton V4rr vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4rr vs Aprilia Rsv4. Norton V4rr: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Aprilia Rsv4: 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4rr
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
300 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
130 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published)
299 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimate – limited real-world data available due to track-focused nature)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton V4rr
8.5/10
"A genuinely world-class exotic, but budget beyond the purchase price."
Pros
+Stunning 185bhp V4 engine
+World-class Ohlins suspension
+Exceptional build quality finally
Cons
−Thin dealer support network
−Expensive out-of-warranty repairs
−Fragile and costly bodywork
Aprilia Rsv4
9.0/10
"The best used sportsbike money can buy, if you're careful."
Pros
+Breathtaking V4 engine character
+World-class chassis balance
+Exceptional electronics on later models
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Crash damage history common
−Uncomfortable for longer rides
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