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NORTON F1 JPS 1989

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NORTON F1 JPS 1989 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON F1 JPS 1989
Year1989
Engine TypeTwin-chamber rotary (Wankel)
Displacement / Capacity588 cc / 35.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid
Max Power67.1 kW / 90 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque77.3 Nm / 57 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Ignition—
Induction2 x 34 mm Mikuni BDS downdraft carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionWP upside-down forks, adjustable compression and rebound
Rear SuspensionWP monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight192 kg / 423 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre170/60 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption7.8 L/100 km / 30 US mpg
Top Speed233 km/h / 145 mph
Norton file

The fully faired rotary superbike in black-and-gold sponsor colours, derived from the factory race bike and styled by Seymourpowell. It was smooth and revvy but thirsty, expensive and prone to heat problems.