Norton F1

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Norton F1
Manufacturer Norton Motors Limited
Also called P55
Production 19901991
Engine 588 cc water-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine
Power 96 BHP (70 kW)
Transmission duplex primary chain, 5-ratio gearbox, single-row final drive chain
Wheelbase 1465mm
Dimensions L 2060mm W 740mm H 1130mm
Fuel capacity 20 litres

The F1 was a road-going sports model that Norton based on its successful RCW588 racing motorcycle. The F1 was offered in only one livery: black with gold decals and grey and gold stripes, to reflect John Player's sponsorship of Norton's successful race team.

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Original factory brochure (1990). Norton JPS F1. Norton Motors Limited. 

Perkins, Kris (1991). Norton Rotaries. The Crowood Press. ISBN 1-826126-062-8. 

Magrath, Derek (1991). Norton the Complete Story. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-855532-181-5.