Dominator 88 1951-66, 497cc, ohv twin, 420lb, 60mpg, 90mphThe first of the featherbed framed roadster twins using a model 7 engine. Good road holding and brakes matched with a smooth engine. The wideline frame can be uncomfortable on a long run.

Dominator 88SS  1960-66 497cc, ohv twin, 410lbs, 60mpg, 110mphTuned 88 with twin carbs and Siamese exhausts. Good combination of power, economy and reliability. 80mph cruising is possible without too much vibration.Model 7 1947-56, 497cc, ohv twin, 430lbs, 80mpg, 75mphEarly twin cylinder engine in a rigid frame which was later updated to plunger and then swinging arm. Engine does not vibrate, but is not particularly powerful and only suffers poor rocker gear wear and gearbox problems.

International Model 30 1946-58, 500cc ohc single, 360lb, 60mpg, 95mphSports single with overhead cam which gave similar performance to the 88 but required more effort to achieve it. Good looks and a touch of class justify the incredible prices asked.

ES2 1947-62, 490cc, ohv single, 380lb, 60mpg, 75mphNorton’s traditional British single. Average performer until the featherbed frame gave it brilliant handling for 1959. It is a pleasant bike, but a lot of the late ones were converted into Tritons.ES2 MkII & Model 50 MkII 1964-66, 348/498cc, ohv single, 400lb, 80/60mpg, 75/80mphThese are Matchless machines with Norton badges and bear no resemblance to a ‘real’ ES2. Very rare now, means that despite the facts these bikes fetch an elevated price.

Wulf 1980, 500cc, 2-stroke twin, prototypeAnother prototype which incorporated a Stepped Piston 500cc 2-Stroke engine in a well tested frame.

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