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MINI REVIEW 06-02-20131. 07-02-20132 3 Brief History of Norton Motorcycles  Founded in 1898  First motorcycle built in 1902  Many models built through.

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1 MINI REVIEW 06-02-20131

2 07-02-20132

3 3 Brief History of Norton Motorcycles  Founded in 1898  First motorcycle built in 1902  Many models built through the years  For road, racing, military and police use 2010 1902 1922 19521975

4 07-02-20134 Commando Predecessors Norton Navigator 1960 Norton Dominator 1961 Norton Atlas 1966

5 07-02-20135 Significant Changes and Improvements Although the 850 Commando looked very similar to the 750, there were made a number of significant mechanical changes, including:  Fixes to the Combat engine – camshaft and roller main bearing  Foot gear change moved to left side to match USA and Japan  Rear disc brake introduced  Electric starter motor introduced  Isolastic engine mounts to reduce engine vibration  30 kilograms heavier

6 07-02-20136 Basic Specs 1975 Norton Commando MK 3 Country: Great Britain Engine: Air-cooled, vertical twin 4-stroke Power Rating: 60bhp @ 6,500rpm Bore x Stroke: 77 x 89mm Displacement: 828cc Valves: Overhead, pushrod-activated Fuel System: Twin Amal concentris 32mm carburetors Transmission: 4-speed Suspension: Front Norton Roadholder telescopic fork, rear twin shock Brakes: Front and rear Norton-Lockhead single disc Weight: 515lb. Top Speed: 115mph

7 07-02-20137 Retained Commando Look 750 Commando 850 Commando

8 Additional Information 07-02-20138

9 9 SPECIFICATIONS – 1975 Norton Commando 850 MkIII (Interstate) Engine: 828cc four stroke OHV parallel twin Bore/Stroke: 77 x 89mm Compression: 8.5:1 Power/Torque: 58hp @ 5900rpm / 48.5ft/lb @ 5000rpm Fuel System: Two 32mm Amal carburettors Cooling System: Air Electrical System: 12 volt Ignition: Battery/coil Transmission/Drive: 4 speed manual/chain drive Front Suspension: Telescopic forks Rear Suspension: Swingarm with twin coilover shocks Front Brake: 10.7 inch (272 mm) disc w/single piston caliper Rear Brake: 10.7 inch (272 mm) disc w/single piston caliper Front Tyre: 4.10 x 19 inch Rear Tyre: 4.10 x 19 inch Weight: 492lb (223 kg) wet Seat Height: 32 inch (813 mm) Wheelbase: 57 inch (1448 mm) Fuel Capacity: 5.25 gal (24 Lt) Roadsters had 2.75 gal (12 Lt) tanks Top Speed: 177 kph (approx) Full Specs

10 07-02-201310 Norton Commando Rat Bike


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