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All Bikes/Compare/Norton Dominator 650 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Norton Dominator 650 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Norton Dominator 650 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Norton Dominator 650: 49 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Norton Dominator 650 Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
49 hp @ 6,800 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approx 18 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Norton Dominator 650
Norton Dominator 650
7.5/10

"A rewarding buy, but only if you choose very carefully."

Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Excellent handling and chassis
+Stunning, timeless British styling
Cons
Electrical gremlins on early bikes
Parts lead times frustratingly long
Inconsistent factory build quality
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10

"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."

Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Useless stock mirrors
Early fueling roughness issue
Switchgear feels budget-grade

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