My 500cc Norton's factory dyno sheet from 1963 shows it making 50bhp, and it weighs at least 100lbs less than the W650 ready to go. With later engine mods it's horsepower is close to 60bhp now. Bike finished 6th in Canadian Grand Prix behind Hailwood, Agostini and Duff. Typical top speed for 500cc Norton racing bikes is 120-130mph....
According to a Cycle World magazine W650 test, this engine produces 44.7 hp at 7,050 rpm and 37.5 ft. lbs. of torque at 5,100 rpm at the rear wheel.
Performance figures from the same Cycle World test revealed a 1/4 mile time of 14.33 seconds at 92.54 mpm, and a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds. The bike's top speed was 101 mph, and it averaged 41 miles per gallon of fuel. Weight with fuel and oil is 460 lbs..
101mph - correct for the factory bike which has a lousy straight stability at high speed has no clipons, steering damper, progressive spring forks, carbtuning - like mine. Mine does 120, no problem, and on the corners is much superior than an oldie - don't forget the disk brake,
What really sad is we can't set up a drag race on the streets to measure my bikes superiority in power & handling compared to yer old missfiring Norton - cause we live on opposite sides of the globe
@GTVAlfaMan re "What's wrong with having the Norton logo on the gasoline tank?"
Err its a Kawasaki stupid, a very nice one at that, Kawasaki have their own history of making four stroke twins, starting with a copy of an A7 made under license, if you do not know what an A7 is I can see why you do not know why it is inappropriate to pretend its another make.
Nice machine. But aren't you asking for trouble making your lawbreaking public? Also, the present day speed limits came about due to the E-Type Jaguar being introduced in 1961. The rockers weren't breaking the law, they were just being daft. hth
Have a look at vicente-design website for a superb caffed W650.
The W650 is a fine bike in its own right, and gains nothing by having Norton stuck on its tank - except derisory laughter from both Norton & Dubbya riders. Trust me - it's naff. A mistake.
I own a W650 - a way better ride than a Norton...... (although I admit I've not tried the new one) You do have a nice looking bike there, but that Norton badge is a real spoiler
OK, this bike cost me 3000 € and another 4000€ to tune and customize it. It handles and goes much better than an original one. I worked 6 month on it, looks, goes and sounds like a cafe racer, and it does what it"s supposed to do - the TON - simple as that. The Norton badge was added to show how the perfect Norton should have look like if the brits could have achieve that level in the 60s. Otherwise any other opinion is just an opinion with a subjective caracter.
I c, looks like u need some help, as I can't give the link here cause youtube not allows it, but for finding out what makes a cafe racer just give a search on wikipedia for "cafe racer"
why spend the time getting your hands dirty when you can just buy some stickers, gear, and a brand new bike? sounds like you have a real cafe racer there, see if they have any british accents at the kawi dealership for you to pick up to complete the whole look.
It"s just a classic case of misleading a certain biker category and making fun of it. The ones who really know about bikes can see immediately it's a W650 and not a 650SS or Dominator and that is good so :-)
If I wanted a real real Norton would have buy a real one, believe was not a money issue.
With some air in that front tire I bet it would do at least 115 mph!
HeavyHitter5150 1 week ago
@HeavyHitter5150
I was very lucky by that filming cause I noticed the tire pressure problem later in the garage, it could have been worse
rcFlyrodeo 1 week ago
the seat is made of a regular W650 seat. I took off everything and left just the metal frame of it.
then I glued several layers of foam on it and shaped it, then covered it with leather. I'm not sure if w650 and w800 seats are compatible
rcFlyrodeo 2 weeks ago
I love that seat! What do they call it? Do they have it for W800?
TheRicokilla 2 weeks ago
My 500cc Norton's factory dyno sheet from 1963 shows it making 50bhp, and it weighs at least 100lbs less than the W650 ready to go. With later engine mods it's horsepower is close to 60bhp now. Bike finished 6th in Canadian Grand Prix behind Hailwood, Agostini and Duff. Typical top speed for 500cc Norton racing bikes is 120-130mph....
nortonshit 1 month ago
According to a Cycle World magazine W650 test, this engine produces 44.7 hp at 7,050 rpm and 37.5 ft. lbs. of torque at 5,100 rpm at the rear wheel.
Performance figures from the same Cycle World test revealed a 1/4 mile time of 14.33 seconds at 92.54 mpm, and a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds. The bike's top speed was 101 mph, and it averaged 41 miles per gallon of fuel. Weight with fuel and oil is 460 lbs..
nortonshit 1 month ago
@nortonshit
101mph - correct for the factory bike which has a lousy straight stability at high speed has no clipons, steering damper, progressive spring forks, carbtuning - like mine. Mine does 120, no problem, and on the corners is much superior than an oldie - don't forget the disk brake,
rcFlyrodeo 1 month ago
Putting a Norton logo on this Kawasaki makes the bike and the rider both look sad no matter what the intention was......
nortonshit 1 month ago 7
@nortonshit
What really sad is we can't set up a drag race on the streets to measure my bikes superiority in power & handling compared to yer old missfiring Norton - cause we live on opposite sides of the globe
rcFlyrodeo 1 month ago
very good bike I like this retro classic style
Rollerfahrer666 1 month ago
He's keeping her lit i tell you.....
teamfab 3 months ago
Dude.
Norton badge.
Off.
Now.
77folgore 3 months ago
Lovely bike. But why is the rider wearing a MOD helmet? It'd better be a trophy!
noonsight2010 3 months ago 2
@noonsight2010
Hahaha! Come on, mods and rockers are not rivals any more, it's history, we got older and wiser
rcFlyrodeo 3 months ago
@rcFlyrodeo
Hmmmm! I don't mind the music I admit. But I hate scooters!
noonsight2010 3 months ago
@noonsight2010
Me too!
rcFlyrodeo 3 months ago
Where did you get your clip ons?
raginspo 4 months ago
@raginspo
bought on ebay, they are german Telefix clip-ons
rcFlyrodeo 4 months ago
Nice bike if you ditch the silly Norton tank badge
MissClone 4 months ago
@MissClone
thanx, constructive critics is always welcome!
rcFlyrodeo 4 months ago
@MissClone
What's wrong with having the Norton logo on the gasoline tank?
GTVAlfaMan 4 months ago
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@GTVAlfaMan re "What's wrong with having the Norton logo on the gasoline tank?"
Err its a Kawasaki stupid, a very nice one at that, Kawasaki have their own history of making four stroke twins, starting with a copy of an A7 made under license, if you do not know what an A7 is I can see why you do not know why it is inappropriate to pretend its another make.
MissClone 4 months ago
@GTVAlfaMan Cause its not a Norton!!
teamfab 3 months ago
Nice machine. But aren't you asking for trouble making your lawbreaking public? Also, the present day speed limits came about due to the E-Type Jaguar being introduced in 1961. The rockers weren't breaking the law, they were just being daft. hth
noushitaisa 4 months ago
looks hand side before the tire pressure to make the video
phak74 5 months ago
Ricer
bgsymalone 6 months ago
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breldendrorff 6 months ago
A seat & a Norton badge doth not a cafe racer make.
Kawasaki W650 is a fine and beautiful bike, and can be decently caffed.
This aint it.
breldendrorff 6 months ago 6
@breldendrorff
Yes, but what if u r wrong?
rcFlyrodeo 6 months ago
@breldendrorff
Yes, but what if u r wrong?
rcFlyrodeo 6 months ago
@rcFlyrodeo
Me? Wrong? Don't be ridiculous..... ;)
Have a look at vicente-design website for a superb caffed W650.
The W650 is a fine bike in its own right, and gains nothing by having Norton stuck on its tank - except derisory laughter from both Norton & Dubbya riders. Trust me - it's naff. A mistake.
I own a W650 - a way better ride than a Norton...... (although I admit I've not tried the new one) You do have a nice looking bike there, but that Norton badge is a real spoiler
breldendrorff 6 months ago
@breldendrorff
OK, this bike cost me 3000 € and another 4000€ to tune and customize it. It handles and goes much better than an original one. I worked 6 month on it, looks, goes and sounds like a cafe racer, and it does what it"s supposed to do - the TON - simple as that. The Norton badge was added to show how the perfect Norton should have look like if the brits could have achieve that level in the 60s. Otherwise any other opinion is just an opinion with a subjective caracter.
rcFlyrodeo 6 months ago
The stock bike will do over a ton no problem, Dynojetting will get 120.
The Norton looked just fine in the sixties.
A Norton Badge on a Kawasaki looks as ludicrous as a Kawasaki badge would look on a Norton.
breldendrorff 6 months ago 10
@breldendrorff
"Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye"
HAL 9000
rcFlyrodeo 6 months ago
@breldendrorff Kawaton? No, um, Nortasaki? Don't think so, how about Domisaki,... um maybe Comasaki? Forget it, I give up.
calineophyte 6 months ago
you put a norton badge on your kawi? is that what makes your bike a cafe racer?
xedge4lifex 6 months ago
@xedge4lifex
I c, looks like u need some help, as I can't give the link here cause youtube not allows it, but for finding out what makes a cafe racer just give a search on wikipedia for "cafe racer"
Have fun reading it, and try to memorise it!
rcFlyrodeo 6 months ago
@rcFlyrodeo Why did you stick norton logo on kawasaki? Its like Ferrari badge on red miata.
This is not cafe racer, its poser dork on old japanese bike with norton badge.
Vore667 6 months ago
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xedge4lifex 6 months ago
why spend the time getting your hands dirty when you can just buy some stickers, gear, and a brand new bike? sounds like you have a real cafe racer there, see if they have any british accents at the kawi dealership for you to pick up to complete the whole look.
xedge4lifex 6 months ago
Where did you get them mirrors from dude?
GingerDave89 7 months ago
@GingerDave89
bought them from Louis germany, but they r not sellin'em any more
rcFlyrodeo 7 months ago
sick helmet
jimbo1485 11 months ago
Why put Norton on ya tank..??
SpeedTriple59 1 year ago
@SpeedTriple59
It"s just a classic case of misleading a certain biker category and making fun of it. The ones who really know about bikes can see immediately it's a W650 and not a 650SS or Dominator and that is good so :-)
If I wanted a real real Norton would have buy a real one, believe was not a money issue.
rcFlyrodeo 1 year ago
not a very safe place to be doing a Hollywood production...... but the bike is cool, so much unmistakable character on a Cafe Racer.
saopaulo72 1 year ago