Norton Classic Rotary (1987) vs Triumph Bonneville (2009) vs Norton Commando 961/SS (2005-06) vs Norton C652 SM International (1999) vs Jawa 420 Prototype (1982)
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| Make: | Norton | Triumph | Norton | Norton | Jawa |
| Model: | Classic Rotary | Bonneville | Commando 961/SS | C652 SM International | 420 Prototype |
| Years: | 1987 | 2009 | 2005-06 | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine: | Twin chamber, rotary | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroe, Parallel twin, push-rod valve, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in | 865 cc / 52.8 cu in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in | 420 cc / 25.6 cu in |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air-cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5-Speed | 5-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, X-ring | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø38 mm Telescopic forks | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks | Ø43 mm Telescopic fork, Öhlins | Telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 154 mm / 6.1" |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin Girling gas units, 3-way preload, Koni | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Twin sided swingarm, twin shocks, pre-load adjustable | Mono shock | Single shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø265 mm discs | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo | Single disc, Ø320 mm | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø265 mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Brembo | Single disc | Expanding drum |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 L / 6.1 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20 L / 5.3 US gal | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |