Norton Model 88 Dominator
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | Norton Model 88 Dominator |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Retrieved At | 2026-11-03 |
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| Manufacturer | Norton Source |
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| Engine | 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled OHV vertical twin Source |
| Power | 29 bhp (22 kW) @ 6,000 rpm 36 bhp (27 kW) @ 7,000 rpm (88SS) Source |
| Brakes | drum front & rear Source |
| Specifications | seat height: 31 in (790 mm) Source |
| Transmission | Wet clutch , 4-speed, chain drive Source |
| Weight | 380 lb (170 kg) ( dry ) Source |
| Seat Height | 31 in (790 mm) Source |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) Source |
| Fuel Tank | 3.5 imp gal (16 L; 4.2 US gal) Source |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 55.5 in (1,410 mm); Seat height: 31 in (790 mm) Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Engine | 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled OHV vertical twin | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Power | 29 bhp (22 kW) @ 6,000 rpm 36 bhp (27 kW) @ 7,000 rpm (88SS) | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Transmission | Wet clutch , 4-speed, chain drive | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Frame type | Featherbed duplex cradle | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Brakes | drum front & rear | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Tyres | 3.00x19 front, 3.50x19 rear | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Dimensions | L : 84 in (2,100 mm) W : 26 in (660 mm) | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Seat height | 31 in (790 mm) | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Weight | 380 lb (170 kg) ( dry ) | Source |
| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | Fuel capacity | 3.5 imp gal (16 L; 4.2 US gal) | Source |
Norton Model 88 Dominator
| Field | Value 1 |
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| 1957 Norton Dominator 88 | — |
| Manufacturer | Norton |
| Production | 1952-1966 |
| Assembly | Bracebridge St, Birmingham (1952-62) Plumstead , London (1962-66) |
| Predecessor | Norton Model 7 Dominator |
| Engine | 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled OHV vertical twin |
| Bore / stroke | 66 mm × 72.6 mm (2.60 in × 2.86 in) |
| Top speed | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
| Power | 29 bhp (22 kW) @ 6,000 rpm 36 bhp (27 kW) @ 7,000 rpm (88SS) |
| Ignition type | Lucas magneto |
| Transmission | Wet clutch , 4-speed, chain drive |
| Frame type | Featherbed duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | drum front & rear |
| Tyres | 3.00x19 front, 3.50x19 rear |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
| Dimensions | L : 84 in (2,100 mm) W : 26 in (660 mm) |
| Seat height | 31 in (790 mm) |
| Weight | 380 lb (170 kg) ( dry ) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 imp gal (16 L; 4.2 US gal) |
| Footnotes / references [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | — |
Available sourced specifications
| Manufacturer | Norton Motorcycle Company |
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| Last sourced | 2026-11-03 |