C 652 Combat

2001 Norton C 652 Combat Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Norton C 652 Combat naked motorcycle, Norton relies on a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 57 Nm (42 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.7 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (5,200 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the C 652 Combat measures 158 kg (348 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.