Norton

NORTON NEMESIS 1998

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NORTON NEMESIS 1998 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON NEMESIS 1998
Year1998
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 60 degree V8, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1479 cc / 90.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke73 x 44.7 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power175 kW / 235 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque150.3 Nm / 111 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm
Ignition—
InductionMBE fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front Brakes2 x 360 mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight217 kg / 478 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre200/50 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed360 km/h / 224 mph (estimated)
Norton file

A V8 superbike prototype designed by Al Melling for the Norton owners of the time, intended to be the fastest production motorcycle in the world. It used magnesium parts, active suspension, push-button gear shifting and cameras in place of mirrors. It never entered production.