| Year:
1962
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GENERAL
Make:
Norton
Model:
650SS
Retail New:
Retail Current:
$4,200-$7,000
|
CHASSIS
Frame:
Slimline Featherbed double loop tubular cradle
Wheelbase:
1,409mm (55.5in)
Seat Height:
787mm (31in)
Front Tire:
3.0in x 19in
Rear Tire:
3.5in x 19in
Front Brakes:
203mm (8in) single-leading-shoe drum
Rear Brakes:
178mm (7in) single-leading-shoe drum
Front Suspension:
Roadholder telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:
Twin shock absorbers, adjustable preload
Instrumentation:
|
ENGINE
Engine Type:
overhead valve, air-cooled parallel twin
Engine Displacement:
646cc
Bore x Stroke:
68mm x 89mm
Valve Train:
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Valve Adjustment:
Compression:
8.9:1
Carburetion:
Two Amal Monoblock 1-1/16in
Ignition:
magneto
Starting System:
Lubrication:
Cooling System:
Air
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|
WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
Wet Weight:
198kg (434lb)
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
Average MPG:
45-50
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
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TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Number of Gears:
4
Final Drive:
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PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:
Battery:
6v
Power:
49hp @ 6,800rpm
Torque:
Top Speed:
120mph
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:
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