Norton Dominator 88 (1956-62) vs KTM 600 LC4 Incas (1989) vs KTM 525 EXC (2003-04) vs Norton Commando 750 Roadster (1970-71) vs KTM 690 SMC (2010-11) vs Norton Superlight Twin (2019) vs Norton Commando 750 Fastback (1967-70)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Norton | KTM | KTM | Norton | KTM | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Dominator 88 | 600 LC4 Incas | 525 EXC | Commando 750 Roadster | 690 SMC | Superlight Twin | Commando 750 Fastback |
| Years: | 1956-62 | 1989 | 2003-04 | 1970-71 | 2010-11 | 2019 | 1967-70 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC, 4-valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve | Four stroke, parallel twin. 270 degree firing order. Chain driven DOHC, with idler gear. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in | 553 cc / 33.7 cu in | 510.4 cc / 31.1 in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 653.7 cc / 39.8 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Electric & kick | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5-Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, X-ring JT 520-114 | Chain | Chain | Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4" | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | 43mm WP USD fork | Telescopic forks | WP 48mm Upside-down forks | Ohlins NIX 30 system front fork, fully adjustable | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin plungers | Mono shock, aluminium swingarm | Fully adjustable WP | Dual shocks | WP monoshock | Single sided aluminium swingarm, Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |