Norton Interpol 2
The Interpol 2 is a Norton motorcycle produced from 1984 to 1989. It has an air-cooled twin rotor 588 cc (35.9 cu in) Wankel engine.
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| Manufacturer | Norton Motors (1978) Limited |
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| Also called | P41 |
| Production | 1984–89 |
| Engine | 588 cc air-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine |
| Power | 85 bhp (63 kW) |
| Transmission | duplex primary chain, 5-ratio gearbox, single-row final drive chain |
| Wheelbase | 1,486 mm (58.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,805 mm (71.1 in) W: 710 mm (28 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 22.5 litres (5 Imperial gallons) |
Its model name refers to the Norton Interpol, a 1970s police version of the Norton Commando. However, the Interpol was a piston-engined model and is mechanically unrelated to the Interpol 2.
Towards the end of the production run one machine was built for development purposes with a new water-cooled version of Norton's twin-rotor Wankel engine. This machine was designated Interpol 2A. When production of the Interpol 2 ceased it was succeeded by the P52 version of the Norton Commander.
Norton did not sell the Interpol 2 to the general public. Sales were restricted to fleet customers: civilian police forces, military police forces (particularly the Royal Air Force Police), and the RAC.
References
Norton Interpol 2 Police Operators Workshop Manual. Norton Motors (1978) Ltd. 1984.
Perkins, Kris (1991). Norton Rotaries. The Crowood Press. ISBN 1-85532-181-5.
Magrath, Derek (1991). Norton the Complete Story. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-86126-062-8.
