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NORTON KNEELER 1953

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NORTON KNEELER 1953 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON KNEELER 1953
Year1953
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder, DOHC, shaft and bevel driven cams
Displacement / Capacity350 cc
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling System—
Max Power—
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas magneto
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameModified Featherbed duplex cradle, swinging fork
Front SuspensionRoadholder telescopic forks
Rear Suspension—
Front Brakes—
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
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An experimental fully streamlined racer based on the 350 cc Manx, with the rider kneeling in a near-prone position. It had low pannier tanks that needed a fuel pump. It debuted at the 1953 North West 200 with fastest lap before breaking down, and was never raced further.