Allround · 1961

Dominator 99SS

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MotoLibrary Score

55 /100 Balanced

Top Speed

163 km/h

Engine

596 ccm

1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956

Technical Overview

1961 Norton Dominator 99SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1961 Norton Dominator 99SS allround motorcycle, Norton utilizes a 596 cc (36.4 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 82.0 mm (2.7 x 3.2 inches) with a 7.4:1 compression ratio.

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Norton archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1956 to 1962, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine

Displacement 596.0 ccm (36.37 cubic inches)

Engine Type Twin, four-stroke

Engine Details Twin, four-stroke

Compression 7.4:1

Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 82.0 mm (2.7 x 3.2 inches)

Fuel System Carburettor

Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission

Final Drive Chain (final drive)

Performance

Top Speed 163.0 km/h (101.3 mph)

Chassis

Frame Type Down tube-single

Front Suspension Telescopic

Rear Suspension Swingarm -two plungers

Wheelbase 1410 mm (55.5 inches)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels Spoked

Dimensions & Weight

Fuel Capacity 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)

Other

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