Norton Dominator vs Yamaha R7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Dominator vs Yamaha R7. 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. Yamaha R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Dominator
Yamaha R7
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
188 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm)
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (650cc variant — estimated)
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h)
180 km/h (est.)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year)
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 5.5 L/100km (18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Yamaha R7
8.0/10
"The honest sportbike that rewards skill without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely quick
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Crash damage very common
−Pillion comfort is terrible
Top 10 Accessories
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