| Attribute | Honda CB 500 S 2003 × | Norton Dominator Model 7 1949 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2003 | 1949 |
| Make | Honda | Norton |
| Model | Honda CB 500 S | Norton Dominator Model 7 |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 497 |
| Power (kw) | 41.8 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 47.1 | - |
| Bore (mm) | - | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 72.6 |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Magneto |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | - | 6.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Plungertype with coil springs |
| Front brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | - | 3-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3-21 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat with springs |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,410 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 200 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2362 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 775 | 787 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2.5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 17 |