Norton 650SS

Norton 650 SS
Manufacturer	Norton
Also called	650SS
Production	1968
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	8.9:1
Top Speed	185 km/h / 115 mph
Transmission	4 Speed
Frame	Featherbed duplex steel cradle
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Brakes	Front: Ø203 mm Drum Rear: Ø178 mm Drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Weight
Fuel Capacity	13.5 L / 3.6 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 185 km/h / 115 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.9:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Ø203 mm Drum in the front and a Ø178 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable. The 650SS was fitted with a 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal fuel tank.

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Overview

Norton 650SS

Make Model.	Norton 650SS
Year	1968
Engine Type	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	647 cc / 39.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke	68 X 89 mm
Compression	8.9:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	2 x Ø30 mm Amal concentric carburetors
Starting	Kick
Max Power	38.8 hW / 52 hp @ 6800 rpm
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Featherbed duplex steel cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes	Ø203 mm Drum
Rear Brakes	Ø178 mm Drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Dry-weight	185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.5 L / 3.6 US gal
Top Speed	185 km/h / 115 mph