0-60 mph time for the Norton 500 ES2 - [1947] | How fast is the 1947 Norton 500 ES2 0-60mph

0-60 mph (0-96.6 kph) Time:

The Norton 500 ES2 has a Petrol powered, Air cooled 490cc Two stroke 2 valve engine. This particular Norton 500 has a 1 cylinder, Electronic Fuel Injected OHV 2 valve power unit.

This is married to a 4 speed / Manual transmission which transfers the power to the rear wheel via a Chain driven mechanism.

The Norton 500 ES2 has a power to weight of 110.7 Bhp per Ton / 116.7 lb-ft per ton which helps it accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96.6 kph) in 33.4 seconds.

0-62 mph (0-100 kph) Time:

Weighing in with a wet weight of around 0kg (0lb), the Norton 500 ES2 can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 34.1 seconds.

1947 Norton 500 ES2 Top Speed:

The Norton 500 ES2 has a 490cc engine with 21 bhp (15 kW) @ 5500 rpm helping the bike accelerate to a top speed of 78 mph or 125.5 kph.

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Figures & Specs Summary:

• Type: Standard
• Year: 1947
• Engine Size: 490 cc (29.9 ci) 2 valve
• Engine Config: 1 Cylinder | Wankel
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
• Drive: Chain | Transmission: 4 speed / Manual
• Power: 21 bhp (15 kW) @ 5500 rpm
• Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
• 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 33.4 secs
• 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 34.1 secs
• Top Speed: 78 mph (125.5 kph)
• More Specs: Norton 500 ES2 - [1947]