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Revision as of 03:18, 30 July 2019
| 'Norton F 1' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Norton]] |
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| Production | 1990 - 1991 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
| Engine | dual disk wankel |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 mph (231 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 92.93 HP (69.3 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 56.8 ft/lbs (77.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | 2X 34mm Mikuni BDS Carburetor |
| Battery | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: WP Upside-down Forks Rear: WP Monoshock, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60-17 |
| Weight | 229.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Norton F 1 was a dual disk wankel Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Norton between 1990 and 1991. It could reach a top speed of 144 mph (231 km/h). Max torque was 56.8 ft/lbs (77.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 92.93 HP (69.3 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled dual disk wankel.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a WP Upside-down Forks while the rear was equipped with a WP Monoshock, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable. The F 1 was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1990 - 1994 Norton F 1
The Norton company tried to come back in business at the end of the 80's and chose something powered by Wankel engines. The F1 bike, with its simple, pure and very British design has the Seymour-Powell signature, the one who designed the less attractive Commander. The F1 has a 588 cc, liquid cooled Wankel engine.