Norton V4sv vs Bmw M 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4sv vs Bmw M 1000 Rr. Norton V4sv: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 V4sv
Bmw M 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
212 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
306 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
192 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
212 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated)
~306 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; highly variable with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton V4sv
7.8/10
"A spectacular exotic that demands commitment, budget, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Stunning carbon and titanium finish
+185bhp genuinely race-derived engine
+Öhlins suspension benchmark quality
Cons
−Parts availability extremely limited
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Running costs eye-wateringly expensive
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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