The Norton Dominator 650 was a motorcycle produced between 1956-62. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 596cc and a compression ratio of 7.4:1. The bike was air-cooled and had a two into two chrome exhaust with an Amal 376 carburetor and coil ignition. The maximum power output was 23.1kW or 31 horsepower at 6500rpm. The motorcycle had a 4-speed transmission and final chain drive. The frame was a single-downtube design with a telescopic fork for the front suspension and a swingarm with twin plungers for the rear suspension. The wheels were made of polished steel with laced spokes. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 179kg or 395lbs. It had a top speed of 163km/h or 101mph. Overall, the Norton Dominator 650 was known for its powerful engine and efficient design.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Dominator 99 SS
| Year | 1956 – 62 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity | 596 cc / 36.4 cu in |
| Bore and Stroke | 68 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | Two into two, chrome |
| Induction | Amal 376 carburetor |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Starting | Kick |
| Maximum Power | 23.1 kW / 31 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single down-tube |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with twin plungers |
| Wheels | Polished steel, laced spokes |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Top Speed | 163 km/h / 101 mph |
