Dnepr MT-9 vs Norton Superlight SS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Dnepr MT-9stacks up against the Norton Superlight SS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDnepr MT-9Norton Superlight SS
Model year19762020
Price$46,666
Engine649 cc650 cc
Horsepower32 hp170 hp
Weight210 kg160 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeDouble disc. Full floating Brembo discs. Radially mounted twin Brembo monoblock callipers with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. Brembo twin piston rear calliper with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.

Dnepr MT-9 vs Norton Superlight SS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Dnepr MT-9 and the Norton Superlight SS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Dnepr MT-9 brings 32 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Norton Superlight SS counters with 170 hp at 160 kg.

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: