Norton Dominator 650SS (1963) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2008)
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| Make: | Norton | KTM |
| Model: | Dominator 650SS | RC8 1190 |
| Years: | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, two valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 39.5 cu in | 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 36.5 kW / 49 hp | 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring |
| Frame: | Full duplex cradle, 'Featherbed' type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020. |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with coil springs | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with adjustable, three position hydraulically damped Girling units | WP shock, fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, Ø203 mm / Ø8.0 in | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, Ø178 mm / Ø7.0 in | Single 240mm disc |