NORTON Commander (1987-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos
Updated: 21 January 2022 • Maintained by:
Segment: Touring
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989
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This is the first true British challenger on the world motorcycle market in over decade. The Norton Commander has a very powerful engine and it is equipped with a water-cooled twin rotor Wankel rotary and has a displacement of 588 cc.
NORTON Commander 1987-1989
NORTON Commander 588
| engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 4 strokes | Displacement: | 588 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | - | Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | Horsepower: | 88/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 55.6/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 75/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | - |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic Forks | Rear Suspension: | Twin Koni With Preload Adjust | Front Brake: | 2x265mm Discs | Rear Brake: | Single 265mm Disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 518 lbs OR 235 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6 gallons OR 22.7 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 100/90 V18 | Rear: | 110/90 V18 |
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