General information |
Model name
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Norton 750 Roadster MkV |
Year of manufacture
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1973 |
Type
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Classic |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Engine details
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360 degree parallel twin, air cooled. |
Output
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58.0 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque
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63.7 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.0 ft.lbs) |
Top speed
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186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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5.00 seconds |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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12.80 seconds |
Maximum RPM
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7500 |
Compression
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8.9:1 |
Bore x stroke
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73.0 x 89.0 mm (2.9 x 3.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Twin Amal 32mm Concentric Mk1 carburettors |
Ignition
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Std points/coils. Fitted with Power Arc electronic system |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump high scavenging pump, separate oil tank |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Laycock de Normanville diaphragm clutch, dry |
Fuel consumption
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3.62 litres/100 km (27.6 km/l or 64.98 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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84.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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Twin chrome pipes, upswept‘Peashooter’ Norton mufflers, rubber mounted |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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2 1/4´ single backbone frame, twin cradle, isolastic mounting |
Front suspension
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Norton Roadholder two way hydraulic damped |
Front wheel travel
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152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Twin Girlinv shocks, spring load adjustable |
Front tire
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4.00-19 |
Rear tire
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4.00-19 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Twin piston Lockheed calliper with cast iron disc |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheels
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Stainless spoked, alloy rims, alloy hubs |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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180.5 kg (398.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.3213 HP/kg |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Kick |
Instruments
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Smiths speedo to 150 mph. Tachometer to 9000 rpm |
Electrical
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12 volt positive ground, 180 watt alternator, capacitor assisted |
Light
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Lucas 65/50 watt quartz halogen. Replaced with LED |
Comments
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MkV was the last of the 750s produced, incorporating all the improvements made during its six year production life. |
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