Norton V4cr Review

Used Buyer Review

The V4CR is genuinely special — Norton finally built something that backs up the badge with real engineering. That 185bhp V4 engine pulls hard and sounds absolutely filthy through the standard exhaust, and the Öhlins suspension package is properly sorted from the factory. It's a real motorcycle, not just a lifestyle accessory with a famous roundel on the tank. Used examples are starting to appear around the $28-35k mark, and honestly that's when they make financial sense. Before buying, do your homework. Early production bikes had some fueling glitches and a few owners reported electrical gremlins — check the service history obsessively and verify any software updates were completed. These aren't mass-market Hondas, so specialist servicing costs bite hard. Find one that's been looked after by someone who actually rides, not stored as a collection piece. The riding position is aggressive cafe racer stuff — great for an hour, punishing for three. Daily rider this is not. But as a weekend machine for someone who genuinely loves motorcycles? Few things at this money feel this purposeful.