Norton 600cc Single

I owned a Norton 600 single in the late 1950's. Could one of you
older guys tell me what model it might have been? I hope it is not
the onset of demensia but I honestly can't remember,

Commander or Commanche or something?

Thanks a lot.

Ken

 

Dominator ??

Daron

 

sorry that was a twin from memory

This Maybe?
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~fhs/norton.htm

 

In aus.motorcycles on 29 Oct 2003 22:27:00 -0800

If it was a single, couldn't have been a Commando - those were 750 and
850 twins, and were late 60s to mid 70s.

I think the postwar singles were the ES2 and the Model 18 but damned
if I can remember what the differences were. There were sidevalve ones
too, and a couple of OHC ones, but I'm pretty sure they were race only.

<google google> Have a look at http://www.noc.co.uk/ there might be some
pics there that jog your memory.

Zebee

 

A 600 single could have been

Model 1 (big four) 1910-1947 a side valve motor 634 cc
Model 19 1926-1932 ohv 588cc
Model 24 1926-1930 ohv 588cc
Model 14 1926-1930 sv 634cc
Model 44 1928-1930 ohv 588cc
Model 19 1933-39 ohv 597cc
Model 1 (big four) 1948-1954 sv 597 cc
Model 19R 1955 ohv 597cc
Model 19S 1955-1958 ohv 597cc

Boxer

 

Try these - http://fair.nznow.net/bikes.htm - 2 x Norton ES2 500 single
[both sold fast] etc.
Dominators, 99s, Commandos, 650SS etc were all twins. 600 single?????
Otherwise, sorry, it is definitely dementia. Doctor Classix prescribes
strong grog and a herbal mixture to recover lost memory. Cheers from
bike country Canterbury NZ.

 

600 ?. ah ok . never seen one . had a couple of 500 singles and a 650
twin .. Norton was a great bike.

 

Could've been a late '50s Norton 600 single...


Postman Pat

 

Thank's Boxer and everyone who replied. I looked up the Model 19S (S
for single I guess) 1955-1958 ohv 597cc at this address and it
certainly looks the same. It was definely OHV but unfortunately this
site hasn't got the model name.

Thanks again.

Ken

http://www.themotorcyclecompany.net...=classic&no=0118&desc=Norton Model 19S, 1955

 

The S was for spring (rear suspension) the R was for Rigid.

Boxer

 

Good one Pat, why didn't I think of that?

 

That's right because it had a sprung suspension. And it could go like
the clappers, a really awesome machine for a sixteen year old.

Ken