Norton Dominator vs Aprilia Rs 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Dominator vs Aprilia Rs 660. Norton Dominator: 49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm) hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year) weight, top speed 170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Aprilia Rs 660: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 235 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Dominator
Aprilia Rs 660
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
235 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm)
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (650cc variant — estimated)
67 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h)
235 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 5.5 L/100km (18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton Dominator
7.5/10
"Buy one sorted by a previous owner, not someone else's project."
Pros
+Spine-tingling exhaust note
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
+Head-turning genuine British provenance
Cons
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Electrical issues plague examples
−Parts availability remains frustrating
Aprilia Rs 660
8.5/10
"A genuinely special middleweight — buy it, but buy it carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling mid-range power delivery
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Premium electronics for class
Cons
−Early ECU software problems
−Fragile fairings, expensive replacements
−Patchy dealer network support
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