The Norton F1 JPS was a motorcycle model produced in 1989. It had a twin-chamber rotary engine with a capacity of 588cc, a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was liquid-cooled. The bike’s exhaust system was stainless steel, and it was powered by 2x ~A34mm Mikuni BDS downdraft carburettors. The Norton F1 JPS could produce a maximum power of 67.1 kW / 90 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 77.3 Nm / 7.88 kgf-m / 57 ft-lb at 7500 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front and rear suspension were provided by WP upside-down forks and a WP monoshock, respectively, which were both compression and rebound damping adjustable. The motorcycle’s front brakes consisted of two ~A320mm discs, while the rear brake was a single ~A230mm disc. The Norton F1 JPS had a top speed of 233 km/h / 145 mph, weighed 192 kg / 423 lbs, and had a fuel capacity of 20 L / 5.2 US gal, with an average consumption of 7.8 L/100 km / 12.8 km/l / 30 US mpg.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton F1 JPS
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin chamber rotary |
| Capacity | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel |
| Induction | 2 x ~A34 mm Mikuni BDS downdraft carburetors |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 90 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77.3 Nm / 7.88 kgf-m / 57 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | WP upside-down forks, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A320 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A230 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/79 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |
| Consumption average | 7.8 L/100 km / 12.8 km/l / 30 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h / 145 mph |
