Attribute | ![]() Norton Dominator 99SS 1960 × | ![]() BSA A7 Shoting Star 1961 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1960 | 1961 |
Make | Norton | BSA |
Model | Norton Dominator 99SS | BSA A7 Shoting Star |
Category | Allround | Naked bike |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 596 | 497 |
Power (kw) | - | 14.4 |
Cooling system | - | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
Bore (mm) | 68 | 66 |
Stroke (mm) | 82 | 72.6 |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
Ignition | - | Lucas magneto |
Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
Compression | 7.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension | Swingarm -two plungers | Twin shock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Down tube-single | Single cradle |
Front tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
Seat | Dual | - |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,391 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 163 | 168 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | - |