Attribute | ![]() Norton International Model 30 1951 × | ![]() NSU 501 SS 1928 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1951 | 1928 |
Make | Norton | NSU |
Model | Norton International Model 30 | NSU 501 SS |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 490 | 494 |
Power (kw) | 21.5 | 14.6 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 79 | 80 |
Stroke (mm) | 100 | 99 |
Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
Compression | 7.2:1 | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
Rear suspension | Plungers | - |
Front brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Cradle | - |
Front tyre | 3-21 | 2.50-26 |
Rear tyre | 3.50-20 | 3.25-26 |
Seat | Single spring-mounted | Single |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,390 |
Dry weight (kg) | 176 | 158 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1222 | 0.0924 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 150 | 125 |
Fuel capacity (l) | - | 11 |