This model, with its modern styling and robust 250 c.c. overhead valve engine, is one of the most popular machines in the range. It is equally suitable for town work or for fast touring. The specification of the Jubilee De-Luxe embraces large 7 inch headlamp, re-styled front forks, dual seat positively retained by a quick action fastener, improved contact breaker providing individual timing of each cylinder, and crankshaft in Nodular Iron material.
A fully enclosed rear chaincase is available as an optional extra. Attractive frnish in Blue and Dove Grey.
Essentially a machine for the enthusiast, tbe Jubilee 250 Standard has the same brilliant power unit as the De-Luxe model.
More... Jubilee 250
This remarkable single is world renowned for reliability and service. It is on these machines that R.A.C. patrolmen are covering, regularly, 10,000,000 miles every year. Greater comfort is achieved on this year's model by fitting the new waisted "Featherbed" frame with narrowed petrol tank and a slimmer dual seat which is now locked in position by a quick action fastener.
The bonded clutch gives wonderfully smooth gear changing which, with the well chosen gear ratios, enables full advantage to be taken of the lively single cylinder engine. Straight handlebars can be specified. Two-tone finish in Green and Dove Grey.
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Identical in specification to the Model E.S.2 except for the smaller engine capacity, the Model 50 is also famous for its reliability and capacity for hard work. The new waisted "Featherbed" frame with narrowed petrol tank and slimmer dual seat introduced this year gives added style and, combined with the superb "Roadholder" front forks, lively engine and bonded clutch, makes this a most comfortable and responsive machine to ride under any conditions.
More... Model 50
Following their policy of progressive development, Norton introduce with pride this brilliant newcomer to the range. The Norton Navigator with its twin cylinder, four stroke, engine-gearbox unit of 349 c.c. capacity, provides smooth, effortless power by virtue of its unique design and dimensions. It has a forged Steel crankshaft and mono-bloc cylinder barrel. An outstanding feature of the Norton Navigator is the "Roadholder" front forks incorporating 8 inch diameter brake, which adds superb handling and fatigue free steering to the powerful performance of this magnificent machine.
Available in Standard or De-Luxe form.
The Standard model, illustrated on the left, is finished in Blue and Dove Grey. The De-Luxe model, illustrated above, is in Black and Dove Grey.
More...Navigator 350
By fitting the famous "Roadholder" front forks and 8 inch dia. brake to the Navigator, this modern machine has been given all the superb handling attributes of the Norton Dominators.
The rigid, one piece, crankshaft of the Jubilee, made in Nodular Iron type material, contributes much to the smooth efficiency of the power unit.
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This light alloy cylinder head and deep finned barrel of unique and patented design incorporates integral rocker boxes and the most efficient cooling and valve layout.
The design of this frame incorporates all the experience gained in the successful participation in world-wide racing.
This unusual, patented, crankshaft is unique because it tapers in hollow section, from large to small, in perfect stress harmony.
The clean, slimmer, line of the new tank with its smart, two-tone colour scheme and stylish motif, adds to the good looks of the Dominators.
Powerful, good looking, comfortable to ride, the Dominator 99 De-Luxe is a big machine with a big performance. The 600 c.c. vertical twin engine is the most powerful in the Norton range. This model has a large following of enthusiasts who demand, not only high performance, but the built-in stability of Norton roadholding and braking qualities.
More...: Dominator 99
Smaller in engine capacity but with all the attributes of the Dominator 99, the Dominator 88 is a favourite with all experts who want high average speeds over long distances with comfort and absolute reliabiIity.
Like the Model 99, the Dominator 88 is available in Standard or De-Luxe form. The 88 Standard is finished in Green and Dove Grey, the De-Luxe in Red and Dove Grey. Straight handlebars are available. An optional extra is the totally enclosed rear chain case. Compression ratios are now 8.5-1.
SUSPENSION: "Roadholder" telescopic forks with improved handlebar fixing, pivoted fork rear Suspension with hydraulically damped shock absorber units.
FRAME: Double loop, all welded, equipped to carry fairings.
TRANSMISSION: Close ratio 4 speed gearbox; 3-plate clutch primary chain oil carried in frame.
WHEELS: Serrated wheelrims; light alloy hubs, rims and brake shoes; two leading shoe type front brake.
TANKS: Light alloy with quick action caps.
OTHER EQUIPMENT: 9,000 r.p.m. revolution counter, fly screen, improved megaphone, light alloy guards, steering damper, ball- ended brake and clutch levers.
FINISH: Black and silver enamel with chromium plating.
Models | Bore/Stroke | Cylinder Capacity | Compression Ratio | Gear Ratio | Weight | Petrol Tank Capacity |
Oil Tank Working Capacity |
Tyre Size | Brake Dimensions |
30 M | 86 x 85.6 | 499 c.c. | 11-1* |
Top 4-23 |
313 |
5 Gal. |
7 1/2 pts. |
F.3-00 x 19 |
Front: 8" dia. x 1 3/4" wide |
40 M |
76 x 76-7 |
348 c.c. |
11-1* |
Top 5-12 |
307 |
5 Gal. |
7 1/2 pts. |
F. 3-00 X 19 |
Rear: 7" dia. x 1 3/4" wide |
MODEL
JUBILEE Std
JUBILEE De-Luxe
NAVIGATOR Std
NAVIGATOR De-Luxe
50
E.S.2
88 Std
88 De-Luxe
99 Std
99 De-Luxe
CAPACITY C.C.
249
249
349
349
348
490
497
497
597
597
ENGINE TYPE
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
O.H.V.
BORE AND STROKE M/M
60 x44
60 x 44
63 x 56
63 x 56
71 x 88
79 x 100
66 x 72-6
66 x 72-6
68 x 82
68 x 82
COMPRESSION RATIO
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
7.3
7.1
8.5
8.5
8.25
8.25
NO. OF CYLINDERS
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
GEAR RATIO: TOP
6-76
6-76
5-72
5-72
5-59
4-75
5-0
5-0
4-75
4-75
THIRD
8-8
8-8
7-44
7-44
6-8
5-8
6-1
6 1
5-8
5-8
SECOND
12 5
12-5
10-6
10 6
9-5
8 08
8-5
8-5
8-08
8-08
FIRST
19 7
19 7
16-7
16-7
14-28
12-16
12 75
12-75
12-16
12-13
REAR CHAIN
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
5/8" x 1/4"
5/8" x 1/4"
5/8" x 1/4"
5/8" x 1/4"
5/8" x 1/4"
5/8" x 1/4"
FRONT CHAIN
3/8" DUPLEX
3/8" DUPLEX
3/8" DUPLEX
3/8" DUPLEX
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x .305"
1/2" x.305"
1/2" x .305"
TYRES: FRONT
3-25 x 18
3 25 x 18
3 00 x 19
3-00 x 19
3-00 x 19
3-00 x 19
3-00 x 19
3-00 x 19
3 00 x 19
3-00 x 19
REAR
3 25 x 18
3-25 x 18
3-25 x 18
3-25 x 18
3-50 x 19
3 50 x 19
3-50 x 19
3 50 x 19
3-50 x 19
3-50 x 19
CARBURETTOR: AMAL.
M'BLOC
375
M'BLOC
375/36
M'BLOC
375
M'BLOC
375
M'BLOC
376/68
M'BLOC
376/17
M'BLOC
376/66
M'BLOC
376/247
M'BLOC
376/67
M'BLOC
376/248
MAIN JET NO.
130
130
170
170
210
270
240
240
250
250
THROTTLE SLIDE NO.
3 1/2
3 1/2
3 1/2
3 1/2
3 1/2
4
3 1/2
3 1/2
3
3
BRAKES: FRONT
6" dia. x 1"
6" dia. x 1"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
8" dia. x 11/4"
REAR
6" dia. x 1"
6" dia. x1"
6" dia. x 1"
6" dia. x 1"
7" dia. x 11/4"
7" dia. x 11/4"
7" dia. x 11/4"
7" dia. x 11/4"
7" dia. x 11/4"
7" dia. x 11/4"
PETROL TANK CAPACITY
3 GALLS.
3 GALLS.
3 GALLS.
3 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
3 5/8 GALLS.
OIL TANK CAPACITY
3 1/2 PTS.
3 1/2 PTS.
3 1/2 PTS.
3 1/2 PTS.
4 1/2 PTS.
4 1/2 PTS.
4 1/2 PTS.
4 PTS.
4 1/2 PTS.
4 PTS.
WEIGHT (LBS.)
320 LBS.
325 LBS.
330 LBS.
335 LBS.
377 LBS.
384 LBS.
390 LBS.
395 LBS.
395 LBS.
400 LBS.
OVERALL LENGTH
80"
81"
80"
81"
85"
85"
85"
85"
85"
85"
OVERALL WIDTH
26"
26"
26"
26"
27"
27"
27"
27"
27"
27"
SEAT HEIGHT
29"
29"
29"
29"
31"
31"
31"
31"
31"
31"
GROUND CLEARANCE
51/2"
51/2"
51/2"
51/2"
61/4"
61/4"
61/4"
61/4"
61/4"
61/4"
WHEELBASE
521/2"
521/2"
511/2"
511/2"
551/2"
551/2"
551/2"
551/2"
551/2"
551/2"
* N.B. 1959 model may have had 10:1 compression, as did 1960 and 61 models.