Norton

NORTON TWIN 1907

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NORTON TWIN 1907 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON TWIN 1907
Year1907
Engine TypeFour-stroke V-twin (Peugeot), automatic inlet valves, side exhaust valves
Displacement / Capacity726 cc
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max PowerAbout 5 hp
Max Torque—
IgnitionBosch magneto
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
Clutch—
Final DriveBelt, direct drive, no clutch or gears
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDiamond pattern, single down-tube, rigid rear
Front SuspensionDruid strutted girder fork with small coil springs, about 1.25 in movement
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesRim brake
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.25 in Clincher
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top SpeedAbout 100 km/h / 62.5 mph
Norton file

This is the Peugeot-powered V-twin Norton that Rem Fowler rode to victory in the twin-cylinder class of the first Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man in 1907. It had belt drive, no clutch and almost no rear suspension. It is regarded as a distant forerunner of Norton's later racing machines.