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Norton ES2
1961 slimline featherbed-framed ES2
ManufacturerNorton Motors Ltd, Aston, Birmingham
Parent companyAMC Ltd from 1953[1]
Production1928–64[1]
PredecessorModel 18 1922–27[1]
SuccessorNorton ES2 Mk2 (Norton-badged Matchless) 1965–66[2]
Engine490cc OHV air-cooled single
Top speed82 mph[1]
Power1960: 25 bhp @ 5500 rpm[3]
Transmission4-speed gearbox to chain final drive
Brakes1959 onward: 8.00" × 1.25" front, 7.00 × 1.25" rear
Tires1959 onward: 3.00" front, 3.50" rear × 19"
Wheelbase56 inches
Seat height31.5 inches
Weight380 pounds (170 kg) (dry)
392 pounds (178 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity
  • 1947–58: 2.75 Imperial gallons[4]
  • 1958–63: 3.5 gallons[4]
Oil capacity4 pints
Fuel consumption50 to 60 mpg

The Norton ES2 is a Norton motorcycle produced from 1927 until 1964. From 1965, a different machine was produced for a short time by parent manufacturer AMC, based on a Matchless but badged as Norton ES2 Mk2.

  1. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference The Motor Cycle was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Robinson, James (6 June 2012). "Norton ES2 and Matchless G3". The Classic Motor Cycle. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  3. ^ Williams & Reddihough, 1960[page needed]
  4. ^ a b Bacon, 1983[page needed]

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