Norton Manx vs Gilera Saturno San Remo (1962)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton Manxstacks up against the Gilera Saturno San Remo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNorton ManxGilera Saturno San Remo
Model year19621953
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower47 hp40 hp
Weight140 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Norton Manx vs Gilera Saturno San Remo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Norton Manx and the Gilera Saturno San Remo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton Manx brings 47 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Gilera Saturno San Remo counters with 40 hp.

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: