The Norton Classic Rotary was a limited production motorcycle that was released in 1987 with only 100 units produced. It featured a twin-chamber, rotary engine with a capacity of 588cc and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. The bike was air-cooled and had an electric starting system. It boasted a maximum power output of 79 horsepower at 9000 rpm with a 5-speed transmission and 18-plate clutch providing propulsion. The Norton Classic Rotary had a chain final drive system and featured front suspension with approximately 38mm telescopic forks providing front wheel travel of 130mm. The rear suspension was supported by twin Girling gas units with 3-way preload, Koni shocks. The bike featured 2 x 265mm discs for front brakes and a single 265mm disc for the rear brake. It had alloy wheels with 100/90-18 front tires and 110/80-18 rear tires. The bike weighed 235kg or 518lbs with a fuel capacity of 23L or 6.1 US gals. The Norton Classic Rotary reportedly could reach a top speed of 209km/h or approximately 130mph, though this is a claimed number.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Classic Rotary
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Production | 100 units |
| Engine | Twin chamber, rotary |
| Capacity | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | 18-Plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | ~A38 mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Girling gas units, 3-way preload, Koni |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A265 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A265 mm disc |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/80-18 |
| Dry-Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 L / 6.1 US gal |
| Top Speed | 209 km/h / 130 mph (claimed) |
