Norton Superlight Twin
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| Norton Superlight Twin | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin. 270 degree firing order. Chain driven DOHC, with idler gear. |
| Compression ratio | 13.4:1 |
| Ignition | Keyless ignition system |
| Frame | Twin tube chassis, polished tubes, engine acts as a structural member, adjustable swingarm pivot and rake angel |
| Suspension | Front: Ohlins NIX 30 system front fork, fully adjustable Rear: Single sided aluminum swingarm, Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 320mm full floating Brembo discs, radially mounted twin Brembo M50 monoblock calipers with ABS, Brembo master cylinder Rear: Single 245mm Brembo disc, Brembo twin piston caliper with ABS, Brembo master cylinder |
| Wheelbase | 1399 mm / 54.7 in |
| Seat Height | 824 mm / 32.4 in |
| Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin. 270 degree firing order. Chain driven DOHC, with idler gear.. The engine featured a 13.4:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a front tire and a rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm full floating Brembo discs, radially mounted twin Brembo M50 monoblock calipers with ABS, Brembo master cylinder in the front and a Single 245mm Brembo disc, Brembo twin piston caliper with ABS, Brembo master cylinder in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins NIX 30 system front fork, fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Single sided aluminum swingarm, Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock. The Superlight Twin was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 158 kg / 348 lbs. The wheelbase was 1399 mm / 54.7 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Norton Superlight Twin
Norton has revealed their lightweight, high-performance Superlight V-twin, a downsized version of the V4 superbike. The Superlight is a 650cc producing 105hp and only tipping the scales at 158kg/348lbs which is achieved by using a twin tube chassis, an engine which acts as a structural member for addede stability, and full carbon fibre aero bodywork. The MotoGP underseat 18-liter gas tank is made of carbon fiber as well complete with Kevlar reinforcements.
A full
titanium race exhaust will be available as an optional extra, which saves 6kg
and adds an additional 6bhp of power, for racing
purposes.
The Superlight also receives a set of Öhlins
fully adjustable suspension at the front and back with Brembo disks, calipers,
and master cylinder. It also features three riding modes, quick shift system, as
well as traction, launch, and wheelie control.
| Make Model | Norton Superlight Twin |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin. 270 degree firing order. Chain driven DOHC, with idler gear. |
| Displacement | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 82 x 61.5mm |
| Compression | 13.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Emission | Euro 4, Full compliance including secondary air injection and EVAP |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection system. 4 fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system |
| Lighting | Full LED lighting system including super bright high and low beam, angel eye DRL's, rear lamp and indicators |
| Instruments | Full color 7 in HD display |
| Engine Modes | Road, Sport, Pro-race |
| Ignition | Keyless ignition system |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105 hp / 78 kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 75 Nm / 55 lb-ft |
| Quick Shift | Full quick shift system and auto down blibber |
| Electronic Aids | Traction control, wheelie control and launch control using a built-in six axis IMU |
| Transmission | |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Twin tube chassis, polished tubes, engine acts as a structural member, adjustable swingarm pivot and rake angel |
| Front Suspension | Ohlins NIX 30 system front fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Single sided aluminum swingarm, Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm full floating Brembo discs, radially mounted twin Brembo M50 monoblock calipers with ABS, Brembo master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm Brembo disc, Brembo twin piston caliper with ABS, Brembo master cylinder |
| Wheels | Carbon fibre 17 in BST |
| Front Tire | |
| Rear Tire | |
| Headstock Angle | 24.2° |
| Yoke | Billet top and bottom |
| Wheelbase | 1399 mm / 54.7 in |
| Seat Height | 824 mm / 32.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal |
| Body Work | Full carbon fibre aero bodywork |