Norton Atlas 750 (1962-68)
The Norton Atlas 750 was a motorcycle produced between 1962 and 1968. It was powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with push rods and two valves per cylinder. The engine had a capacity of 745cc and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The bike was air-cooled and had two Amal concentric carburetors with a Lucas big-capacitor electric ignition system. The maximum power output was 43.3 kW or 58 hp at 6800 rpm. The motorcycle had a four-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks and the rear suspension had dual shocks with five-way adjustability. The front and rear brakes on the bike were drum brakes, with a diameter of approximately 203mm and 178mm, respectively. The bike had a front tire size of 3.25-19 and a rear tire size of 4.25-18. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle was 13.5 liters or 3.6 U.S gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Atlas 750
Year: 1962-68
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 745 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x ~A30mm Amal concentric carburetors
Ignition: Lucas big-capacitor electric system
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 6800 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes: ~A203 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: ~A178 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.25-18
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal
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