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THE NORTON NEMESIS - POSSIBLY THE WORLDS FASTEST PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE

Nemesis (Ne-me-sis'): A 1500cc V-8, 235 horsepower masterpiece that will exceed the 200 MPH barier. It's should be the fastest, production motorcycle available to humankind.

The Nemesis will be Norton’s, and indeed the world’s fastest, most powerful motorcycle. Driven by y2k_nemesis_1.jpg (21787 bytes)its own 1500 cc fuel injected V-8 engine producing 235 bhp, the Nemesis is expected to reach top speeds in excess of 200 mph. With only a few exceptions, all Nemesis parts have been specially designed and manufactured for this one model, resulting in the highest specification standards of any production motorcycle made today. Norton has its eye on the future of the Nemesis as well as the present. In coming years the Nemesis will be available with push button shifting, a rear view video monitor to replace side mirrors and a unique active suspension system linking the engine computer and suspension so that the engine and chassis work as one to maximize power during acceleration and control in high speed cornering.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity: 1497cc
Bore x Stroke: 73.0x44.7mm
Cylinders: 8 in V formation
V angle: 60 degrees
Horsepower: 235 bhp @12000 rpm
Torque: 111 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm
Valves: 4 per cylinder
Crankshaft: flat plane
Camshafts: 2 per bank
Timing drive: precision gears
Lubrication: wet sump with integral oil pump
Cooling: water by two stage integral water pump
Fuel Injection: MBE complete engine management system
Spark plugs: 1 per cylinder
Gearbox: 6 speeds
Primary drive: geared utilizing wet multiplate clutch

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS:

Frame: perimeter high silicon aluminum alloy casting
Swinging arm: high silicon aluminum alloy casting incorporating rear braking system including caliper
Forks: high silicon aluminum alloy casting with integral braking system, mudguard and caliper designed with special bridging system to withstand flexibility
Brakes Front: twin rim mounted aluminum alloy disc dia. 360mm
Back: single disc dia. 232mm
Wheels Front: 3.5"x17" dia. high silicon aluminum alloy casting
Rear: 6"x17" dia. high silicon aluminum alloy casting
Tires Front: 120/60 ZR 17
Rear: 200/50 ZR 17
Weight: 217 kg/480 pounds
Bodywork: carbon-fiber composite

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Norton Motorcycles, Inc.
6462 City West Parkway, Suite 150 Eden Prairie, Minnesota USA 55344
Phone:(612) 837-0260 - Fax:(612) 837-0259
info@nortonmotorcycles.com

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Updated: 11/17/02 11:05 AM (PST)


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