NORTON Commando Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

2016 - Present

The 2017 Commando 961 SF was built after the successful launch of the sport. It has upside down forks and radial brake callipers with a carbon fibre front, mud guard, rear number plate hanger and chain gaurd.

2013 - Present

The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MK II model is a Classic bike manufactured by Norton. In this version sold from year 2013 and it is equiped with a Twin, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 80.00 HP (58.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 90.00 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM. The Commando 961 Cafe Racer MK II was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style.

2006 - Present

The limited run of 100 Series Norton 952 Commandos has already sold out, so, the company brought forth a new model, the 961 Commando.

2005 - Present

After a lot of attempts to resurrect the Norton motorcycle brand, Norton Motorsports is back in business. Even if it was on the road for nearly 100 years, Norton Motorcycles Limited company closed its doors in the late 1980s, but now it has introduced a new Norton Commando motorcycle, in order to evoke the first bike made in 1967.

1975 - 1978

The 850cc MK3 Commando was launched in March 1975. For the first time, it was fitted with an electric starter. At that time there were only two Norton models on the road, the "Mk.3 Interstate" and the "Roadster".

1972 - 1975

Norton introduces new Commando 750 Interstate style, a long distance strider with the speed of a sprinter. This bike has a 22.7 litres tank, full size buddt seat optional styled to match saddlebags, luggage rack and fairing. The big news for the 1972 Norton Commando line was the addition of a new, highly-tuned version of the 750 twin, called the Combat engine

1969 - 1972

The Norton Commando was introduced in 1967 but the first machines were released on sale one year after.