The Norton F1 is a road-going sports motorcycle that Norton based on its RCW588 racing motorcycle. The F1 was offered in only one livery: black with gold decals and grey and gold stripes, to reflect John Player's sponsorship of Norton's race team. It was distinctive for using a 588 cc liquid-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine. This unit was developed from the motor in the Norton Commander.
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| Manufacturer | Norton Motors Limited |
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| Also called | P55 |
| Production | 1990–1991 |
| Engine | 588 cc (35.9 cu in) liquid-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine |
| Transmission | duplex primary chain, 5-ratio gearbox, single-row final drive chain |
| Wheelbase | 1465mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2060mm W: 740mm H: 1130mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
The F1 engine produced 94bhp @ 9500rpm.
References
editOriginal factory brochure (1990). Norton JPS F1. Norton Motors Limited.
Perkins, Kris (1991). Norton Rotaries. The Crowood Press. ISBN 1-85532-181-5.
Magrath, Derek (1991). Norton the Complete Story. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-86126-062-8.
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