Rotary Motorcycle
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Rotary Motorcycle
I know you guys are more "car" people, but I found this sweet bike while looking for parts for my bike. It's a 1989 Norton F1 Rotary.
General information
Model: Norton Commander
Year: 1989
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Engine and transmission
Displacement: 588.00 ccm (35.88 cubic inches)
Engine type: Dual disk Wankel
Power: 85.00 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Compression: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 262.0 kg (577.6 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 110/90-18
Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons)
a picture is at http://www.wemoto.com/wem/pic/z17.jpg
General information
Model: Norton Commander
Year: 1989
Rating: Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 3 votes to show the rating.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 588.00 ccm (35.88 cubic inches)
Engine type: Dual disk Wankel
Power: 85.00 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Compression: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 262.0 kg (577.6 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 110/90-18
Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons)
a picture is at http://www.wemoto.com/wem/pic/z17.jpg
Now the hard part is to find one in the US. I have seen Suzuki RE5's and Hercules Wankel bikes but never a Norton F1. I did see one for sale a couple months ago on the east coast in some supercar web site. I think it was right about $20k.
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