At the heart of the 2017 Norton V4 RR sport motorcycle, Norton relies on a 1200 cc (73.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 200 HP (146 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 166.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the V4 RR measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.12 HP/kg (0.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Norton archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2017 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
166.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.12 HP/kg (0.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression13.6:1
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 56.8 mm (3.2 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel
IgnitionKeyless ignition system
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper clutch
Chassis
Front SuspensionOhlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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