Honda FMX 650 vs Norton Mercury 650 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FMX 650stacks up against the Norton Mercury 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FMX 650Norton Mercury 650
Model year20071969
Price
Engine644 cc646 cc
Horsepower37 hp
Torque52 Nm
Weight163 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)

Honda FMX 650 vs Norton Mercury 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FMX 650 and the Norton Mercury 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FMX 650 brings 37 hp in a 163 kg package, while the Norton Mercury 650 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: