Make Model. | Norton RC 588 |
Year | 1987 - 88 |
Engine | Twin rotor rotary engine |
Capacity | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
Induction | Twin 34/36 mm Amal smoothbores |
Ignition | Norton "hall effect" triggered CDI |
Max Power | 101 kW / 135 hp @ 9800 rpm |
Max Torque | 104.3 Nm / 10.63 kgf-m / 77 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
Clutch | 20 Plate "wet" clutch using sintered bronze friction plates and diaphragm spring |
Transmission | 5-Speed, constant mesh |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Spondon twin spar aluminium |
Front Suspension | White Power upside down forks |
Rear Suspension | White Power single rear shock |
Wheels | Dymag magnesium, 3-spoke |
Front Rim | 3.50 x 17" |
Rear Rim | 5.50 x 18" |
Front Brakes | Twin ?320 mm discs with four piston Locheed calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single ?220 mm disc with two piston Brembo caliper |
Dry Weight | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
The second 588cc rotary engined Norton race bike, used throughout the 89, 90 and 91 season.
The RCW588 was superceded by the NRS588 in 1991.