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Norton Dominator 88 (1956-62)

The Norton Dominator 88 was a motorcycle produced from 1956 to 1962. It had a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 497 cc and a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The bike was air cooled with a two into two, chrome exhaust and Amal 376 carburetor for induction. It had a coil ignition and was started by a kick. The maximum power output was 29.5 hp / 21.9 kW @ 6500rpm. It had a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame was a single down-tube with telescopic fork front suspension and swingarm rear suspension with twin plungers. The wheels were made of polished steel with laced spokes. The bike weighed 179 kg or 395 lbs and had a top speed of 163 km/h or 101 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Dominator 88

Year: 1956 – 62
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu in
Bore and Stroke: 66 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: Two into two, chrome
Induction: Amal 376 carburetor
Ignition: Coil
Starting: Kick
Maximum Power: 29.5 hp / 21.9 kW @ 6500rpm
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

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