Norton 500 Model 18 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:

Norton 500 Model 18 and ES2

Year:

1947 –  54

Engine:
Single
cylinder, 4 stroke, side valve

Capacity:
490 cc / 29.9
cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
79 x 100 mm

Compression Ratio:
6.45:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Fuel System:
Amal Monobloc
276

Ignition:
Magneto

Starting:
Kick

Exhaust:
Armours
exhaust and silencer

Max Power :
15.4 kW / 21
hp

Front Suspension:
“Roadholder”
fork

Rear Suspension:
Rigid, spring
loaded saddle
ES2: Plunger

Dry-Weight  :
169.6 kg / 374
lb

Top Speed:
126 km/h / 78
mph