Norton 16H
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The Norton 16H is a designation given to British motorcycles made between 1911 through to 1954 with various modifications and refers to a single cylinder Norton 490cc side valve engine with a bore and stroke of 79 x 100 mm. The H denotes the Home model as distinct from the Colonial export model.[1] Norton was the main military motorcycle supplier prior to WW2 and one of the main suppliers of motorcycles to the British Army in World War II with a total of nearly 100,000 produced. British Army Nortons were also supplied to the Commonwealth forces such as Australian, New Zealand, India and the Canadian Army.[2]
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Manufacturer | Norton Motorcycle Company |
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Engine | 490cc, side valve air cooled single |
Top speed | 68mph (109 km/h) |
Power | 14 bhp @ 4,500 rpm (Big4) |
Transmission | Four speed gearbox to chain final drive |
Suspension | Girder front forks, solid rear |
Brakes | drum brakes |
Weight | 388 lb (176 kg) (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 3.5 gallons (16 litres) |
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