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All Bikes/Compare/Norton Dominator vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr

Norton Dominator vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Norton Dominator vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr. 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. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 9.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Norton Dominator Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
199 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm)
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (650cc variant — estimated)
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h)
270 km/h (estimated)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 5.5 L/100km (18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Norton Dominator
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
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
9.2/10

"The finest street triple-cylinder motorcycle money can realistically buy used."

Pros
+Howling triple engine magic
+Race-spec Öhlins and Brembos
+Stunning looks, serious intent
Cons
Brutally uncomfortable beyond 90 mins
Rare stock, inflated used prices
Early throttle-by-wire quirks

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