Manufacturer | Norton Motors Limited |
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Also called | P55 |
Production | 1990–1991 |
Engine | 588 cc (35.9 cu in) liquid-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine |
Transmission | duplex primary chain, 5-ratio gearbox, single-row final drive chain |
Wheelbase | 1465mm |
Dimensions |
L: 2060mm W: 740mm H: 1130mm |
Fuel capacity | 20 l (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
The Norton F1 is a road-going sports motorcycle that Norton based on its RCW588 racing motorcycle. The F1 was offered in only one livery: black with gold decals and grey and gold stripes, to reflect John Player's sponsorship of Norton's race team. It was distinctive for using a 588 cc liquid-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine. This unit was developed from the motor in the Norton Commander.
Original factory brochure (1990). Norton JPS F1. Norton Motors Limited.
Perkins, Kris (1991). Norton Rotaries. The Crowood Press. ISBN .
Magrath, Derek (1991). Norton the Complete Story. Osprey Publishing. ISBN .