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This two-wheeled artifact literally looks as if it just rolled off the assembly line.
During the previous century, there’s been absolutely no shortage of iconic motorcycles produced in the United Kingdom. Of all the manufacturers based on British soil, Norton has remained among the most prominent names to this very day, despite facing some rather turbulent times over the course of their history. Additionally, vintage Nortons are now considered to be some of the tastiest collectors’ items in the two-wheeler realm.
If you’ve been searching for the opportunity to get your hands on one such creature, this might just be your lucky day. The bike you’re seeing in these photos is a reconditioned 1974 model from Norton’s legendary Commando 850 range, and it’s going under the hammer on Bring A Trailer! At this time, you’d need about twelve grand to bring this old-school treasure into your garage, and you may place your bid until Sunday, June 21.
In stock form, the Commando’s air-cooled 829cc parallel-twin mill is capable of summoning up to 60 ponies at optimal rpm. The engine’s force is routed to a four-speed transmission, which spins the rear wheel by means of a chain final drive, resulting in a top speed of 118 mph (190 kph). Now that we’ve reminded ourselves about the machine’s powertrain characteristics, let’s examine the restoration work applied to this particular entity.
For starters, its bodywork was enveloped in a fresh coat of black paint and gold accents, while the frame has been powder-coated to keep things looking clean. After polishing the aluminum components to a mirror finish, the current owner went about installing a pair of round bar-end mirrors, rear-mounted foot pegs from Tarozzi and a modern steering damper.
You will find a Lucas handlebar taking pride of place in the cockpit. Furthermore, the Commando’s hoops were rebuilt using new spokes and rims, which sport Avon RoadRider rubber on both ends. An assortment of higher-spec goodies have also been fitted to the twin-cylinder powerplant, such as oversized pistons, an Alton electric starter and revised carbs. Lastly, the gearbox was refurbished to further optimize the beast’s performance.
If you’ve been searching for the opportunity to get your hands on one such creature, this might just be your lucky day. The bike you’re seeing in these photos is a reconditioned 1974 model from Norton’s legendary Commando 850 range, and it’s going under the hammer on Bring A Trailer! At this time, you’d need about twelve grand to bring this old-school treasure into your garage, and you may place your bid until Sunday, June 21.
In stock form, the Commando’s air-cooled 829cc parallel-twin mill is capable of summoning up to 60 ponies at optimal rpm. The engine’s force is routed to a four-speed transmission, which spins the rear wheel by means of a chain final drive, resulting in a top speed of 118 mph (190 kph). Now that we’ve reminded ourselves about the machine’s powertrain characteristics, let’s examine the restoration work applied to this particular entity.
For starters, its bodywork was enveloped in a fresh coat of black paint and gold accents, while the frame has been powder-coated to keep things looking clean. After polishing the aluminum components to a mirror finish, the current owner went about installing a pair of round bar-end mirrors, rear-mounted foot pegs from Tarozzi and a modern steering damper.
You will find a Lucas handlebar taking pride of place in the cockpit. Furthermore, the Commando’s hoops were rebuilt using new spokes and rims, which sport Avon RoadRider rubber on both ends. An assortment of higher-spec goodies have also been fitted to the twin-cylinder powerplant, such as oversized pistons, an Alton electric starter and revised carbs. Lastly, the gearbox was refurbished to further optimize the beast’s performance.
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