Norton Classic Rotary (1987) vs Triumph Bonneville (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
Add bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
| Make: | Norton | Triumph |
| Model: | Classic Rotary | Bonneville |
| Years: | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Twin chamber, rotary | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in | 865 cc / 52.8 cu in |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air-cooled |
| Max Power: | 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 9000 rpm | 49 kW / 66 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Clutch: | 18-Plate | Wet, multi plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, X-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Ø38 mm Telescopic forks | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin Girling gas units, 3-way preload, Koni | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø265 mm discs | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø265 mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 100/90 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/80-18 | 130/80 17 |
| Dry-Weight: | 235 kg / 518 lbs | 205 kg / 451 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 L / 6.1 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |