| MODEL | NORTON DOMINATOR 88 1956 - 1962 |
| Year | 1956 - 1962 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke parallel twin, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 66 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 29.5 hp / 21.9 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Induction | Amal 376 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Featherbed duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
| Front Brakes | — |
| Rear Brakes | — |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 395 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 163 km/h / 101 mph |
The Dominator 88 was the 500 cc version of Norton's Featherbed-framed vertical twin, known for excellent handling for its time. It was a gentler, lighter alternative to the larger 99 and 650 models.
