Norton 650 SS: history, specs, pictures
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.
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| 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.