The Norton Interpol is probably one of the least known frames among followers of the British brand. Among other things, because the two times that the brand used this commercial name, it was intended for the construction of a model for the country’s security forces. Our today’s protagonist belongs to the second generation, produced between 1984 and 1989 and, unlike the first batch from the 70s, it is equipped with a 588 Wankel engine with a double air-cooled rotor.
Norton Interpol 2 in detail
There is not much information referring to Interpol 2, beyond the fact that the model in question was only available to civilian police forces, military police forces (in particular, the Royal Air Force Police) and the RAC. (Royal Automobile Club). We also know that the brand used parts from Yamaha and Moto Guzzi in its development, trying to reduce costs and lighten the manufacturing process.
On the other hand, the colleagues at Bike Urious, who are the ones who have echoed this copy for sale, explain that “Brian Crighton used the engines found at Interpol as the basis for the famous Norton racing motorcycles, and managed to increase the power from 85 to 120 hp for racing applications.” Norton originally declared 85 HP at 9,000 rpm and 75 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 revolutions.
According to the sales announcement, this “Norton Interpol 1983, former civilized British police motorcycle, completely refurbished and documented in the UK before importing to the US. Possibly the only Norton Interpol in the US.” In addition, it sports a special decoration in homage to the iconic Johnny Player colors.
The engine of this second-generation Norton Interpol is associated with a 5-speed gearbox and has some notable technical aspects such as an oil injection system without premix. Other relevant data that shapes the model are, for example, having a fuel tank with a capacity of 22.5 liters and an approved wheelbase of 1,486 mm. The overall length of the Norton Interpol is 1,805 mm by 705 mm wide. The maximum declared dry weight was 235 kilograms.
The brand incorporated 18” wheels in the cycle part, shod with 100 and 110 mm section tires, front and rear respectively. The suspension equipment had a 38 mm telescopic fork at the front and two lateral shock absorbers signed by Girling, and adjustable in preload, anchored at the rear.
The specimen offered for sale is located in Edgewater, Florida and currently has only 2,970 miles on your odometer. They ask for her $13,600just over 12,900 euros and if you want to know more details about it or try to get it, you can access the sale announcement directly at this link.
