Development of the Norton Rotary Motorcycle Engine

821068

02/01/1982

Event
1982 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Norton Motors have developed the mechanically-simple air-cooled-rotor-type of Wankel engine to have a higher specific output than the oil cooled rotor type. The paper traces the development over a thirteen year period and describes the present design.
A characteristic of the engine is the very low mechanical friction. Mainly resulting from this factor, the specific fuel consumption is similar to the best four-stroke reciprocating engines. The potential exists for further improvements.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/821068
Pages
18
Citation
Garside, D., "Development of the Norton Rotary Motorcycle Engine," SAE Technical Paper 821068, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/821068.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1982
Product Code
821068
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English