US$ 46666. UK £ 49995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
71/100Sporty
Power/Weight
1.06 hp/kg
Engine
650 ccm
Technical Overview
2020 Norton Superlight SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS classic motorcycle, Norton features a 650 cc (39.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170 HP (124.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 261.5 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Superlight SS measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.06 HP/kg (0.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 924 mm (36.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,399 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Specific Output
261.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.06 HP/kg (0.94 kg/HP)
Standover Height
924 mm (36.4 in)
Engine
Displacement650.0 ccm (39.66 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW))
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 61.0 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Rotrex centrifugal Supercharger with Intercooler and patented gear drive system. 1.2 bar boost.
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeCarbon-fibre
Front SuspensionOhlins NIX 30 system front fork. Fully adjustable.
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