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Norton NRS 588 (1992-93)

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Norton NRS 588 (1992-93)

At a glance

Capacity
588 cc / 35.9 cu in
Power
101 kW / 135 hp @ 9800 rpm
Torque
105.6 Nm / 10.77 kgf-m / 78 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm

The full picture.

The Norton NRS 588 motorcycle was produced between 1992-93 and features a twin rotor rotary engine with a capacity of 588 cc. The bike has a liquid cooling system, 9.2:1 compression ratio, and twin flat slide downdraught carburetors for induction. The ignition is triggered by a Norton reluctor, and the bike has electric starting. The NRS 588 produces a maximum power of 101 kW / 135 hp @ 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 105.6 Nm / 10.77 kgf-m / 78 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm. The clutch is an 18-plate “wet” clutch using sintered bronze friction plates and diaphragm spring, and the transmission is a Norton six-speed constant mesh. The bike weighs 135 kg / 298 lbs and has a fabricated aluminum twin-spar frame designed by Ron Williams, fabricated by Harris Performance, and assembled by JPS Norton Racing. The suspension consists of White Power upside-down forks at the front and a multiple cantilever single shock at the rear. The front brakes have twin ~A310 mm discs with four-piston, one-piece Lockheed calipers, while the rear brake has a single ~A210 mm disc with a twin-piston Lockheed caliper. The NRS 588 has three-spoke magnesium wheels, with a 3.75 x 17″ front rim and a 6.00 x 17″ rear rim.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton NRS 588

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1992 – 93
EngineTwin rotor rotary
Capacity588 cc / 35.9 cu in
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio9.2:1
ExhaustTwo-into-one
InductionTwin flat slide downdraught carburetors
IgnitionNorton reluctor triggered capacitor discharge
StartingElectric
Max Power101 kW / 135 hp @ 9800 rpm
Max Torque105.6 Nm / 10.77 kgf-m / 78 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch18 Plate “wet” clutch using sintered bronze friction plates and diaphragm spring
TransmissionNorton six speed, constant mesh
FrameFabricated aluminium twin spar, designed by Ron Williams, fabricated by Harris Performance and assembled by JPS Norton Racing
Front SuspensionWhite Power upside down forks
Rear SuspensionMultiple cantilever single shock
Front BrakesTwin ~A310 mm front discs with four piston one piece Lockheed calipers
Rear BrakesSingle ~A210 mm rear disc with twin piston Lockheed caliper
WheelsThree spoke magnesium
Front Rim3.75 x 17″
Rear Rim6.00 x 17″
Dry Weight135 kg / 298 lbs