Norton 588 Rotary Racer: history, specs, pictures

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Norton 588 Rotary Racer
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Sport Bike
Engine
Dual disk Wankel
Horsepower 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 11500RPM
Fuel System Injection
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed manual

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet Multi-Plate
Suspension Front: Ohlins upside-down fork
Rear: Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit
Brakes Front: Double disc
Rear: Single disc
Weight 136.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Norton 588 Rotary Racer was a Dual disk Wankel Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Norton in 2012. Claimed horsepower was 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 11500 RPM.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Double disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit.

2012 Norton 588 Rotary Racer[edit | edit source]

The Norton NRV 588 Rotary Racer model is a Sport bike and it is equiped with a Dual disk Wankel motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 170.00 HP (124.1 kW) @ 11500 RPM and a maximum torque of 108.48 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs). The Norton NRV 588 Rotary Racer have a Twin aluminum frame with front suspension being Ohlins upside-down fork and in the rear suspension it is equiped with Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit.