Norton V4sv vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4sv vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. 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. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4sv
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated)
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
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
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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