John Player Norton
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De John Player Norton-serie was een serie 750cc-fabrieksracers die het Britse merk Norton produceerde van 1972 tot 1974.
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The John Player Norton, also referred to as JPN and JPS Norton, were a series of Formula 750 racers manufactured by Norton Motorcycle Company from 1972 to 1974 and sponsored by cigarette manufacturer John Player. The engine for these machines was derived from the unit used in the Norton Commando, which was a development of the 1948 Bert Hopwood designed 500 cc Dominator. The lack of power from the engine, compared with other manufacturers, led designer and rider Peter Williams to a adopt a radical approach to chassis design. Riders of the bikes included Williams, Phil Read, Tony Rutter, Mick Grant, John Cooper, Dave Aldana and .
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John Player Norton
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John Player Norton-serie
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John Player Norton
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1972
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1973
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1974
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John Player Norton
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Norton Villiers Performance Centre, Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire
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JPN, JPS Norton
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Rear: single 8½" disc
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1973
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1974
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Peter Williams on a 1974 JPN Space frame
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air-cooled OHV parallel-twin
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@ 7,500 rpm
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@ 7,200 rpm
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1972
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UK
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Dry clutch, 5 speed, chain drive
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The John Player Norton, also referred to as JPN and JPS Norton, were a series of Formula 750 racers manufactured by Norton Motorcycle Company from 1972 to 1974 and sponsored by cigarette manufacturer John Player. The engine for these machines was derived from the unit used in the Norton Commando, which was a development of the 1948 Bert Hopwood designed 500 cc Dominator. The lack of power from the engine, compared with other manufacturers, led designer and rider Peter Williams to a adopt a radical approach to chassis design. Riders of the bikes included Williams, Phil Read, Tony Rutter, Mick Grant, John Cooper, Dave Aldana and . To celebrate the success of the racers, Norton produced a limited edition version of the Commando, the Norton Commando John Player Special, styled on the racers.
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De John Player Norton-serie was een serie 750cc-fabrieksracers die het Britse merk Norton produceerde van 1972 tot 1974.
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