_(21067396499).jpg) 1961 slimline featherbed-framed ES2 | |
| Manufacturer | Norton Motors Ltd, Aston, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Parent company | AMC Ltd from 1953[1] |
| Production | 1928–64[1] |
| Predecessor | Model 18 1922–27[1] |
| Successor | Norton ES2 Mk2 (Norton-badged Matchless) 1965–66[2] |
| Engine | 490cc OHV air-cooled single |
| Top speed | 82 mph[1] |
| Power | 1960: 25 bhp @ 5500 rpm[3] |
| Transmission | 4-speed gearbox to chain final drive |
| Brakes | 1959 onward: 8.00" × 1.25" front, 7.00 × 1.25" rear |
| Tires | 1959 onward: 3.00" front, 3.50" rear × 19" |
| Wheelbase | 56 inches |
| Seat height | 31.5 inches |
| Weight | 380 pounds (170 kg) (dry) 392 pounds (178 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Oil capacity | 4 pints |
| Fuel consumption | 50 to 60 mpg |
The Norton ES2 is a Norton motorcycle produced from 1927 until 1964. From 1965, a different machine was produced for a short time by parent manufacturer AMC, based on a Matchless but badged as Norton ES2 Mk2.
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
The Motor Cyclewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Robinson, James (6 June 2012). "Norton ES2 and Matchless G3". The Classic Motor Cycle. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ Williams & Reddihough, 1960[page needed]
- ^ a b Bacon, 1983[page needed]