Norton Interpol 2 Explained

Norton Interpol 2 should not be confused with Norton Interpol.

Norton Interpol 2
Aka:P41
Manufacturer:Norton Motors (1978) Limited
Production:1984–89
Wheelbase:1486mm
Length:1805mm
Width:710mm
Engine:588 cc air-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine
Power:85bhp
Fuel Capacity:22.5 litres (5 Imperial gallons)
Transmission:duplex primary chain, 5-ratio gearbox, single-row final drive chain
Wheels:18 inch WM2 front, 18 inch WM3 rear

The Interpol 2 is a Norton motorcycle produced from 1984 to 1989. It has an air-cooled twin rotor 588cc Wankel engine.

Its model name refers to the Norton Interpol, a 1970s police version of the Norton Commando. However, the Interpol was a piston-engined model and is mechanically unrelated to the Interpol 2.

Towards the end of the production run one machine was built for development purposes with a new water-cooled version of Norton's twin-rotor Wankel engine. This machine was designated Interpol 2A. When production of the Interpol 2 ceased it was succeeded by the P52 version of the Norton Commander.

Norton did not sell the Interpol 2 to the general public. Sales were restricted to fleet customers: civilian police forces, military police forces (particularly the Royal Air Force Police), and the RAC.

References

Book: Norton Interpol 2 Police Operators Workshop Manual . Norton Motors (1978) Ltd . 1984 . .

Book: Perkins , Kris . Norton Rotaries . The Crowood Press . 1991 . 1-85532-181-5.

Book: Magrath , Derek . Norton the Complete Story . Osprey Publishing . 1991 . 1-86126-062-8.