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Old May 10, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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Hmm, could someone make a custom rotary powered bike with a whole 13B? Would the weight be a disadvantage?
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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I actualy think there where some rotary powered bikes made, but dont trust me on that.
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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I'm pretty sure Norton made a single rotor motorcycle...you should check it out
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Couple of links on them:



http://www.rotaryrecycle.net/W2000.asp



http://tom93r1.kicks-***.net:8080/im...auto/index.htm



And the guys over at www.vintagerotaries.com are nuts about them. There was one two rotor bike that was made, but I don't know **** about it. I think that it is a 12a or 10a.



And they are being sold on ebay sometimes.
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Norton F1, 2 rotor..



Suzuki Re-5, 1 Rotor



Hercules W2000, 1 rotor..
Old May 10, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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The Norton F-1 had two rotors? Was it a 10a,12a or 13b? I think the rotary bikes are kick ***.
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Love to see that in either a cruiser or a sport bike!
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Norton didn't use a Mazda engine in their bikes.
Old May 10, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RowTarEh?' date='May 10 2004, 07:57 PM
The Norton F-1 had two rotors? Was it a 10a,12a or 13b? I think the rotary bikes are kick ***.
none, it was a norton engine, 588 cc twin rotor with like 100 hp i think.
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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http://www.monito.com/wankel/norton.html



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