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NORTON P 11 / P11A / RANGER 1967

NORTON P 11 / P11A / RANGER 1967
NORTON P 11 / P11A / RANGER 1967 · Photo: Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON P 11 / P11A / RANGER 1967
Year1967
Engine TypeFour-stroke, parallel twin, pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity745 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke73 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power40 kW / 54 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas K2F magneto
InductionTwin 1 1/8 in Amal Monobloc concentric carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameModified Matchless G85CS dual downtube Reynolds 531 cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual Girling shocks, adjustable pre-load
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight156.5 kg / 345 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Norton file

The P11 was a desert-sled competition bike made by AMC, fitting the 750 Atlas twin into a Matchless G85CS scrambler frame at the urging of a Californian Norton distributor. It was built mainly for the US market. Road-going P11A and Ranger versions followed in 1968-69 using up remaining parts.