Attribute | ![]() Rudge Ulster 500 1931 × | ![]() Norton Dominator 88SS 1961 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1931 | 1961 |
Make | Rudge | Norton |
Model | Rudge Ulster 500 | Norton Dominator 88SS |
Category | Sport | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 497 |
Power (kw) | 32.8 | 26.3 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 85 | 66 |
Stroke (mm) | 88 | 73 |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Compression | - | 8.5:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | - | Telescopic-coil springs |
Rear suspension | - | Swingarm with three shoks |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | - | Doble cradle |
Seat | Single spring-mounted | Dual |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 160 | 176 |