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.

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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