Built around Norton's allround motorcycle platform, the 1988 Norton Interpool 2 utilizes a 588 cc (35.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 114 HP (83.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 193.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Interpool 2 measures 253 kg (558 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,486 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Norton archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1984 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
193.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.22 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement588.0 ccm (35.88 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power114.0 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Chassis
Front Suspension38mm Telecopic Forks
Rear SuspensionTwin Girling Gas Units 3-Way Preload
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Brakes
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