Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine St Neots - NOC Classifieds

Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine St Neots

Published date: August 22, 2025
Modified date: August 22, 2025
  • Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine
Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine Norton 'Manki': 1959 Slimline Featherbed frame with 650cc Suzuki Savage engine

This is Manki – the MANx suzuKI. Starting with just a slimline featherbed frame, the bike was built over 1000 hours by top professional bike engineer. Recent extensive mechanical reconditioning. Starts on the button, runs and rides. More comfortable seat and handlebars in place of Manx style originals. Some cosmetic TLC required.

The hubs are Dommie front, Suzuki rear, both with WM3-19 flanged alloy rims; the forks are Kawasaki. Other parts include Triumph Meriden, Triumph Hinckley, Royal Enfield, Harley Davidson and numerous new pattern parts.

The original belt drive Suzuki Savage motor has been geared up by around 20% to give the high-geared feel of a Goldie and the steering precision of the featherbed has been retained because the fork and yoke geometry is a close match to the proper Norton Roadholders.

Manufacturer: Norton
Model: Manki
Engine: Suzuki 650
Year: 1959
Decade: 1950s
Machine Type: Custom/Special

Photo story of original build:

https://motorcyclemelee.com/manki-a-marriage-of-suzuki-and-manx-featherbed/

Feature in Vintage Bike:

https://www.vintagebike.co.uk/pictures/1959-norton-manki-manx-suzuki/

Jacks Hill Cafe Ton-up Day Top 6 Bikes:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/site-search/?_query=jacks%20hill%20cafe%20

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