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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Norton 650 SS'''
|name            = Norton 650 SS
|aka              = 650SS
|aka              = 650SS
|manufacturer    = [[Norton]]
|manufacturer    = Norton
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1962 - 1967
|production      = 1962 - 1967
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|successor        =
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|class            = [[Road]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 68.0mm x 89.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 68.0mm x 89.0mm

Latest revision as of 20:20, 23 November 2019

The Norton 650SS was a twin, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1962 and 1967. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 89.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.9:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a dual chocks. The 650SS was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]

Norton 650 SS
Manufacturer
Also called 650SS
Production 1962 - 1967
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 68.0mm x 89.0mm
Top Speed 115 mph (185 km/h)
Horsepower 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6800RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: dual chocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 196.9 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Norton 650SS was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Norton between 1962 and 1967. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 89.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a dual chocks. The 650SS was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]