| Attribute | Norton Mercury 650 1968 × | Indian BGE 1927 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1968 | 1927 |
| Make | Norton | Indian |
| Model | Norton Mercury 650 | Indian BGE |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 646 | 596 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 89 | 77 |
| Ignition | Coil | Magneto |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | - | 3.85-25 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.85-25 |
| Seat | Dual | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 145 |