Norton V4rr vs Bmw M 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4rr vs Bmw M 1000 Rr. 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. Bmw M 1000 Rr: 212 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~306 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4rr
Bmw M 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
212 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
300 km/h
306 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
192 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
212 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published)
~306 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimate – limited real-world data available due to track-focused nature)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; highly variable 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
Bmw M 1000 Rr
9.2/10
"The finest superbike BMW has made — buy only with full service history."
Pros
+Engine is absolutely stratospheric
+Electronics genuinely best-in-class
+Carbon M Package worth every penny
Cons
−Servicing costs are brutal
−Street ride comfort nonexistent
−Tyre wear alarmingly rapid
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