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NORTON INTERNATIONAL MODEL 30 1955

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NORTON INTERNATIONAL MODEL 30 1955 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON INTERNATIONAL MODEL 30 1955
Year1955
Engine Type4-stroke single, SOHC
Displacement / Capacity490.1 cc / 29.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke79 x 100 mm
Compression Ratio7.23:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power22 kW / 29.5 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas dynamo
InductionAmal TT carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed close ratio
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameCradle
Front SuspensionRoadholder telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUndamped plungers
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight176 kg / 390 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed156 km/h / 97 mph
Norton file

The sporting roadster descended from the pre-war racing International, admired for handling and performance. It was costly and fussy to maintain, and production dwindled to special orders before ending in 1958.