Norton 500 Model 18 and ES2 (1947-54) vs Honda CB 1000R (2012) vs Honda ST 1300 Pan European (2003)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Norton | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | 500 Model 18 and ES2 | CB 1000R | ST 1300 Pan European |
| Years: | 1947-54 | 2012 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, side valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinally 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 490 cc / 29.9 cub in. | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1261 cc / 76.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 100 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm | 78 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.45:1 | 11.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Ignition: | Magneto | Computer controlled digital transistorized | Computer-controlled digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 15.4 kW / 21 hp | 123.4 hp / 92 kW @ 10000 rpm | 118 hp / 87 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Front Suspension: | "Roadholder" fork | 43mm Inverted HMAS cartridge type telescopic forks, with stepless reload, compression and rebound adjustable | 45mm air-assist telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle ES2: Plunger | Monoshock with gas charged HMAS damper rebound adjustable | Single-side conventional damper with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Top Speed: | 126 km/h / 78 mph | 228.6 km/h / 142.0 mph | 225 km/h / 139.8 mph |