Norton 588 Rotary Racer: history, specs, pictures
The Norton 588 Rotary Racer was a Dual disk Wankel Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Norton in 2012. Claimed horsepower was 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 11500 RPM.
Manufacturer | Norton |
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Production | 2012 |
Class | Sport Bike |
Engine | Dual disk Wankel |
Horse Power | 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 11500RPM |
Fuel system | Injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed manual Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Ohlins upside-down fork Rear: Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit |
Brakes | Front: Double disc Rear: Single disc |
Weight | (dry), 136.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Drive
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via Double disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit.
2012 Norton 588 Rotary Racer
The Norton NRV 588 Rotary Racer model is a Sport bike and it is equiped with a Dual disk Wankel motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 170.00 HP (124.1 kW) @ 11500 RPM and a maximum torque of 108.48 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs). The Norton NRV 588 Rotary Racer have a Twin aluminum frame with front suspension being Ohlins upside-down fork and in the rear suspension it is equiped with Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit.