Positioned in Norton's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1963 Norton Jubilee features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.7 HP (8.5 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 47 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Jubilee measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.82 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Norton archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1958 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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