The Norton Interpol 2 Classic motorcycle was produced in 1988 and featured a twin chamber rotary engine with a capacity of 588 cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was air-cooled with 2 x A38 mm CV SUH14 induction. The ignition was electronic CDI, powered by 2 x 12V coils, and it had an electric starting system. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 63.4 kW / 85hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 75.3 Nm / 7.69 kgf-m / 55.6 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The clutch was a progressive multi-plate design, and the 5-speed transmission had a final drive of a chain. The motorcycle had a rake of 28 degrees and a trail of 127 mm / 5 in with an A38 mm telescopic fork front suspension that had 130mm wheel travel. The rear suspension was twin Girling gas units with 3-way preload. The front brakes had 2 x A265 mm discs, while the rear had a single A265 mm disc brake. The wheels had a front tyre size of 100/90-18 and a rear tyre size of 110/80-18. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 235 kg / 518 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 23 L / 6.1 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Interpol 2 Classic
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin chamber rotary |
| Capacity | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x ~A38 mm CV SUH14 |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI, 2 x 12V coils |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 63.4 kW / 85 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 75.3 Nm / 7.69 kgf-m / 55.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Progressive multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Rake | 28 degrees |
| Trail | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Front Suspension | ~A38 mm Telescopic forks 130mm wheel travel. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Girling gas units, 3-way preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A265 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A265 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/80-18 |
| Dry-Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 L / 6.1 US gal |
