Mercury Rising: Norton’s Forgotten Featherbed

Comparing the Norton Mercury with its parallel-twin competitors, the Kawasaki W1/W2 and BSA 650 Thunderbolt.

By The Motorcycle Classics Staff
Published on December 10, 2019
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courtesy Mecum.com

Norton Mercury 650

Years produced: 1969-1970
Power: 47hp @ 6,800rpm
Top Speed: 110 mph est.
Engine: 646cc (68mm x 89mm) air-cooled, OHV parallel twin
Transmission: Chain primary, wet multiplate clutch, 4-speed, chain final drive

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