Norton Dominator Model 7: history, specs, pictures

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The Norton Dominator Model 7 was a twin, four-stroke naked bike motorcycle produced between 1949 and 1955.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 72.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.7:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 3-21 front tire and a 3-21 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 hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equiped with a plungertype with coil springs. The Dominator Model 7 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.

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Norton Dominator Model 7
Manufacturer
Production 1949 - 1955
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 72.6mm
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition magneto
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: hydralic telescopic forks
Rear: plungertype with coil springs
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-21
Rear Tire 3-21
Wheelbase 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
Seat Height 30.98 inches (787 mm)
Weight 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Norton Dominator Model 7 was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Norton between 1949 and 1955.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 72.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 3-21 front tire and a 3-21 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 hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a plungertype with coil springs. The Dominator Model 7 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.

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