2001
Norton C 652 Combat - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 474627 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | C 652 Combat |
| Year | 2001 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-R17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Reartyre | 160/60-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
| Torque | 57.00 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 158.0 kg (348.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.3165 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Norton
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
James Lansdowne Norton
Best Known For:
Isle of Man glory (Manx), Featherbed frame, Commando twins; modern V4/V-twin revivals
Company History
Few badges carry more romance than Norton: Manx singles howling over the Mountain, the Featherbed frame teaching the world about chassis stiffness, and the Commando’s rubber-mounted charisma defining a generation of British twins. Financial dramas and ownership changes punctuated the marque’s modern history, but the idea of Norton endured—elegant engines, taut handling, and a certain aristocratic restraint. Recent revivals pursued premium V4s and modernized Commandos with contemporary electronics and finishes, aiming to reconcile heritage with present-day reliability and compliance. Enthusiasts remain drawn to the riding experience: steering that reads the road, engines that speak through the bars, and ergonomics suited to fast B-roads. Historically, Norton is a pillar of motorcycling’s canon. Whether in classic trim under club racers or in modern carbon and billet, the name signals a commitment to the art of handling and the poetry of mechanical rhythm.