Special engravings and nickel plating were add-ons, as were some very scarce smoothbores. A straight-grip, plain-walnut stock was standard, although a pistol-grip stock could be special-ordered.

The first 588cc rotary engined Norton race bike, used for development in 1987 and a few races in 88. The RC588 was superseded by the RCW588 in 1989. This Norton ‘Rotary’ incorporates the very first ...