Norton 750 Roadster MkV 19731973 Norton 750 Roadster MkV specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
General information | |
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Model name | Norton 750 Roadster MkV |
Year of manufacture | 1973 |
Type | Classic |
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Engine and transmission | |
Engine size | 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches) |
Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke |
Engine details | 360 degree parallel twin, air cooled. |
Output | 58.0 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63.7 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.0 ft.lbs) |
Top speed | 186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.00 seconds |
1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 12.80 seconds |
Maximum RPM | 7500 |
Compression | 8.9:1 |
Bore x stroke | 73.0 x 89.0 mm (2.9 x 3.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin Amal 32mm Concentric Mk1 carburettors |
Ignition | Std points/coils. Fitted with Power Arc electronic system |
Lubrication system | Dry sump high scavenging pump, separate oil tank |
Cooling system | Air |
Gearbox | 4-speed |
Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
Clutch | Laycock de Normanville diaphragm clutch, dry |
Fuel consumption | 3.62 litres/100 km (27.6 km/l or 64.98 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases | 84.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system | Twin chrome pipes, upswept‘Peashooter’ Norton mufflers, rubber mounted |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
Frame type | 2 1/4´ single backbone frame, twin cradle, isolastic mounting |
Front suspension | Norton Roadholder two way hydraulic damped |
Front wheel travel | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Rear suspension | Twin Girlinv shocks, spring load adjustable |
Front tire | 4.00-19 |
Rear tire | 4.00-19 |
Front brakes | Single disc. Twin piston Lockheed calliper with cast iron disc |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheels | Stainless spoked, alloy rims, alloy hubs |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Dry weight | 180.5 kg (398.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.3213 HP/kg |
Other specifications | |
Starter | Kick |
Instruments | Smiths speedo to 150 mph. Tachometer to 9000 rpm |
Electrical | 12 volt positive ground, 180 watt alternator, capacitor assisted |
Light | Lucas 65/50 watt quartz halogen. Replaced with LED |
Comments | MkV was the last of the 750s produced, incorporating all the improvements made during its six year production life. |
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