Norton V4rr vs Ducati Panigale V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4rr vs Ducati Panigale V4. 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. Ducati Panigale V4: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model) hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4rr
Ducati Panigale V4
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
300 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
Torque
130 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
~300 km/h (estimated; official figures not fully published)
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimate – limited real-world data available due to track-focused nature)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: 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
Ducati Panigale V4
8.5/10
"The best used superbike money can buy, if history checks out."
Pros
+Savage V4 engine character
+Electronics genuinely save lives
+MotoGP-derived chassis feedback
Cons
−Desmo service costs punish neglect
−Track damage risk is real
−Ergonomics punish daily commuting
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