Highlights
- Low owner, UK market bike
- High performance SS with 100mph capability
- Described as easy to start and very reliable
- Comfortable and very ridable classic Norton
- Suspension recently refreshed
- Matching numbers bike
The Appeal
The combination of its potent 500cc motor and remarkable featherbed frame pushed Norton to the front of the post-war bike wars. The firm pressed home its advantage by spinning off a growing range of models under the Dominator brand.
One of the most potent was the 88 Super Sport (SS). This 100mph machine utilised the firm’s improved slimline version of the featherbed frame together with higher compression and the camshaft set up from the 650 Manxman.
The 88 SS is a sporting yet very ridable classic Norton. This example was previously sold by the vendor and is back with them after recent investment in the suspension. A low mileage bike with just six owners from new it has clearly been cared for.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 18th July 1961
- Just six owners from new
- Previously sold by the vendor to its last owner
- Recently fitted with new Hagan shock absorbers and Norton front leading shoe
- The vendor has checked the numbers and confirms they are factory correct
- Said to be easy to start, very reliable and very ridable
- We are told there is lots of history with this bike
The Condition
- Factory correct, well preserved condition
- Retains its early detailing including supplying dealer sticker and ‘88SS’ decals
- Svelte café racer styling thanks to the featherbed frame
- 88 SS models were fitted with the slimline frame to improve aesthetics and comfort
- Smart aluminium trim items displaying no noticeable damage or deterioration
- Bright chromework with no visible tarnishing or marks
- Smart paintwork with factory correct pinstriping and detailing
- Smiths dials appear to be original and carry characterful patina
The Mechanics
- Potent 497cc vertical twin engine
- Enhanced specification raises power to 36bhp and delivers 100mph performance
- Higher compression and camshaft from the powerful 650 Manxman
- Factory fitted with twin Amal carburettors
- This model has been adapted to single carburettor for reliability
- It also has a crossflow head
- New Hagan shock absorbers and Norton front leading shoe
- 4-spd chain driver gearbox
- Lots of history to support the impression of a well cared for bike
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