Norton 1923 16H 500cc 1 cyl sv 2508

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Description

Norton 1923 model 16 H    490 cc side valve single

In 1921 Norton Motors moved into  new premises in Bracebridge Street, Birmingham.
The model range consisted of two simple, sturdy and beautifully finished  side valve three speeders, the 490 cc  model 16/17   and  the 633 cc  “Big 4”, and three direct belt drivers, very fast but rather outdated now and really only of interest to the real speed enthusiast.
The model 16 actually was available in a home market version, the 16 H, and a heavier built colonial version, the 17 C. The 16 H engine with dimensions of 79×100 mm had a remarkable production run of no less than 45 years.
Keywords with this design are reliability, robustness and power.
The machine has the usual Sturmey Archer 3 speed gearbox and  a Brooks saddle.
This 16H is well conserved with a nice patina and she runs well.