Description
1924 Norton 16H
Manual, 3 speed
Petrol
490cc
1924
WO 2542
Silver
Private seller
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Description
This bike has been cherished over the years and retains lots of its original features so often missing from these models.
As you can see it has a lovely patina and rides beautifully.
It has been extensively used and upkeeped.
It has recently in the summer this year been used on a run in Yorkshire and had no issues with the hills on route two up.
The engine runs beautifully and gearbox performs equally well, it is ready to ride and enjoy.
The 1924 Norton 16H 500cc SV is a wonderful example of the practical engineering that established Norton as one of Britain's leading motorcycle manufacturers. Built during a period when motorcycles were becoming increasingly reliable and affordable, the 1922 16H was the top sports model of the day and period. Norton catalogues advertised it as the fastest 500cc in production. Designed to be a dependable machine, the 1922 version introduced adjustable valve tappets, a welcome improvement that made routine maintenance much simpler.
Powered by a 490cc air-cooled side-valve (SV) single-cylinder engine with a bore and stroke of 79 × 100 mm, the 16H featured a three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox, hand gear change, chain final drive, and a rigid frame with Druid front forks. Producing around 11–12 horsepower, it was capable of 110-120km/ h in the right hands, so it is said.
