Norton Superlight 650 vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Superlight 650 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. Norton Superlight 650: UNKNOWN - model not verified hp, UNKNOWN - model not verified weight, top speed UNKNOWN - model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Superlight 650
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
UNKNOWN - model not verified
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
UNKNOWN - model not verified
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
UNKNOWN - model not verified
185 km/h
Weight
UNKNOWN - model not verified
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
UNKNOWN - model not verified
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Superlight 650
7.5/10
"A beautiful, capable machine that rewards patient, prepared buyers."
Pros
+Genuinely gorgeous street presence
+Responsive, characterful twin engine
+Excellent chassis and handling
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Early fueling issues documented
−Specialist servicing costs premium
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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