Year
Bike
Picture
Description
1952
1952 norton dominator model 7
this model was the norton factory's first twin cylinder machine of the modern era and made its debut at the 1948 earls court show. early versions used the plunger rear end frame with roadholder forks, but in late 1952 the change was made to the swinging arm frame. the engine had a single carburettor and developed about 29 b.h.p., reasonable for its time. in 1954 a more effective 8 front brake was fitted and the cast iron cylinder head was superseded by a redesigned light alloy unit. a characteristic feature was the small light underneath the headlamp. although the handling was not in the featherbed class, it was of a good touring standard and the clutch action was beautifully light compared to the amc clutch fitted to other later dominators. from 1951, the model 7 was rather overshadowed by its newer and more glamorous counterpart, the featherbed framed model 88, so sales of the former became somewhat fewer. it was quietly dropped from the range in 1956.
1954
1954 norton dominator
de-luxe model 88, featherbed.
1954
1954 norton dominator 88
1954
1954 norton dominator model 7
the dominator model 7 is a rare model as it was introduced prior the fetherbead framed dominator and therefore over shadowed slightly. they also continued this model through to 1955 used as a side car machines as they could not be fitted to the latter fetherbed model.
1955
1955 norton dominator 88
Norton Dominator 88 1951-66, 497cc, ohv twin, 420lb, 60mpg, 90mph.The 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.
1955
1955 norton dominator 88
500cc, 32bhp. wideline featherbed frame, short road holder forks, 19 barani flanged alloys front and rear, billet alloy top yoke, racing seat, rear sets, amel cabretta.
1955
Norton Dominator
Wideline 88 Dommie.
1955
Norton Model 7 Dominator
1956
1956 norton dominator 99
Norton Dominator 99 1956-60, 596cc, ohv twin, 420lb, 55mpg, 100mph. Stretched 88 with a little more speed and also vibration. The Wideline frame made sure that you could get the maximum use of it's performance.
1956
1956 norton dominator 99, 600cc twin
1956
Norton Dominator
Honda CB750 Powered Norton Dominator Project Bike.
1957
1957 Norton 88 Dominator
1957
1957 norton dominator 77
the dominator 77 is one of those motorcycles that seems to have been almost forgotten, probably because it is a comparatively rare bike, and also because they are easily confused with the 500cc model 7. it is more or less a swinging arm, single downtube es2 chassis with a 600cc dominator 99 engine, and it was in production at the same time as the dommi 99, with its acclaimed featherbed frame. the manx was of course busy making the featherbed frame into a household name on circuits around europe at the time, so it is not difficult to see why the model 77 seems to have been forgotten! image provided by www.classic-auctions.com.
1957
1957 norton dominator 99
1957
1957 norton dominator 99, 600cc
the model 99 was added to the norton range in 1956 in order to provide a machine with a bit more power than the existing 500cc model 88, the extra torque quickly establishing its popularity. the larger capacity was achieved by increasing both the bore and the stroke of the engine, with which it is otherwise identical. the original magneto and dynamo electrics were replaced in 1958 by a coil, distributor and alternator set up; the model 99 however, never did get the downdraught cylinder head. the paint finish for the standard version was polychromatic grey with options of blue or post office red. the wideline featherbed frame on the first model 99 was superseded by the slimline in 1960, coinciding with a twin carburettor 99 sports special (99ss) being made available. there were some modifications to the clutch in the same year, the plate order being juggled in order to have the sprocket plate as a solid one. the de luxe version was produced to satisfy a largely imaginary demand for semi enclosed machines and was norton's response to similar efforts from triumph and ariel. the front half of the side panels are quickly detachable to permit access to the battery and other parts, with the rear part lifting up to facilitate wheel removal. the seat also hinges up to reveal the tool tray and the oil tank filler. produced in the heyday of the coffee bar racer, a great many de luxes were stripped for these purposes, resulting in it being a very rare model these days in its original trim. colour options for the de luxe were either red / dove grey or blue / dove grey.
1957
Norton Dominator 88 Wideline
1957
Norton Dominator 99
1957
Norton Dominator 99
1958
1958 norton dominator 88
1958
1958 norton dominator 99
600cc.
1958
1958 norton dominator model 77 - 600cc
engine - four-stroke twin ohv top speed - 90 mph gears - 4 (foot) starting - kick
1958
Norton Dominator 99
1959
1959 norton dominator 99
dunstall pistons,dunstall rear sets, dunstall silencers, john tickle yoke, borrani alloy rims 19's front & rear, drilled front discs, front and rear race shoes, tomaselli throttle, tomaselli levers, 5 gallon alloy manx tank, alloy central oil tank, unity manx seat (new), unity manx alloy mudguards (new), stoved black frame paint work excellent, swept backs.
1959
Norton Dominator 99
1960
1960 norton dominator
1960
Norton Dominator 88 Deluxe
1960
Norton Dominator 99
1960
slimline Norton Dominator 99
1961
1961 norton 600 dominator cafe racer
1961
Norton 88SS Dominator
A 1961 Slimline frame coupled with the 650cc ss engine both certified. Well set up Mk1 amal conc.s. K2FC Magneto. 12 volt. Dunstall exhuasts. TLS Front brake. Boranni WM alloy rims. Original Smith clocks.
1961
Norton Dominator
1961
Norton Dominator 88
A true British classic, the Dominator was revered as one of the best handling bikes of the 50s and 60s. It featured Norton’s famous Featherbed frame and Roadholder forks and a choice of 500cc or 650 cc parallel twin engines. This is the Model 88 500cc (slimline frame), in Deluxe form with the rare and distinctive red and grey paint scheme.
1961
Norton Dominator 88SS
Air-cooled, four-stroke, twin-cylinder, Two valves per cylinder operated by pushrods.
1961
Norton Dominator 99
1961
Norton Domiracer
Chassis:- 1961 wideline frame with Dural engine plates, Manx type swing arm, hagon shocks, chrome short roadholders with alloy damper tubes and a Seeley alloy top yoke.Front wheel WM2x18 Akront with Norton hub and a triumph 2LS backplate, Rear wheel WM3 Akront with norton hub and brake.Modified Arter Matchless fairing, 5.5 Gallon Alloy tank, Alloy seat, steel central oil tank with integral battery mount.Engine:- Laystall short stroke (68x68) one piece period race crankshaft fitted with polished and shot peened commando rods, SS camshaft with lightened followers, 10.5 - 1 powermax pistons, gas flowed head with lightened and polished rockers. Rubber mounted (GS750 stubs) twin 28mm Amal MK2 carbs. Total loss coil ignition system.Bob Newby clutch and belt primary drive with fibreglass primary cover. 4 speed gearbox.
1962
1962 norton dominator 88, 497cc
1962
Norton Dominator 99SS
1963
Norton Dominator 650SS
Air-cooled, four-stroke, twin-cylinder, Two valves per cylinder operated by pushrods.
1965
Norton Domi Racer
1966
Norton 99 Dominator
1968
Norton 650SS
Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder.
