Norton Interpol 2 (1988)

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