Attribute | ![]() Horex Imperator 1958 × | ![]() Norton ES 400 Electra 1963 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1958 | 1963 |
Make | Horex | Norton |
Model | Horex Imperator | Norton ES 400 Electra |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 400 | 400 |
Power (kw) | 13.8 | - |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | - | 66 |
Stroke (mm) | - | 56 |
Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
Compression | 7.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | - | Two schock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Duplex cradle | - |
Seat | - | Dual |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Electric |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 196 | 161 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0704 | - |
Overall height (mm) | 990 | 1,016 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,032 |
Overall width (mm) | 660 | 686 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 135 | - |
Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |