[2] Norton Roadholder forks and eight-inch brakes were fitted to replace the Jubilee's lightweight front end.
[1] The top speed was recorded at over 80 miles per hour (130 km/h),[citation needed] and the factory persuaded Harold Daniell, the Isle of Man TT racer who named the Norton Featherbed frame,[3] to enter a standard Norton Navigator in a race at Silverstone race track where it recorded 163 kilometres per hour (101 mph) on the straight with only minor carburettor modification.
In 1961, optional extras included a handlebar-mounted fairing and screen, as well as large legshields and panniers, giving it the enclosed look popular at the time.
Launched in 1963, the Electra also had upgraded 12v electrics to supply power to the starter, handlebar-end direction indicators and heavyweight rear brake.
The Electra's unreliable starting, heavy fuel consumption and engine vibration resulted in poor sales.