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Building SpeedThursday, August 23, 2012. 1947 Norton Manx 500. 1947 Norton Manx 500. Built from 1947 to 1962, the Manx is a marvel even today. Using only one piston kept the bike light, a scant 313 pounds (by comparison, today’s “replica-racer” sportbikes range from 350-375 lbs). Yet this single combustion chamber could propel the bike to over 130mph. The Manx was the. Dominant competitor of the TT’s 264-mile racecourse. The Manx featured here is owned by Portland motorcycle icon Tom Young. 8220;It was Beyond. Affecti...
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