Nortom Commando 850 (1975)

The 1975 Norton Commando 850 is a classic motorcycle with a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod engine that has a capacity of 829 cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and uses 2 x ~A30 mm Amal concentric carburetors for induction. The bike is air cooled and uses a 120W Lucas alternator for ignition. It has both electric and kick start options, and can reach a maximum power of 60 hp at 6200 rpm. The Norton Commando 850 has a metal diaphragm clutch and a 4-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The bike has a twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts, telescopic front forks, and a swing arm with Girling coil springs for rear suspension. Front and rear brakes are both single disc, and the bike has a 19 liter fuel tank. It can achieve an average fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100 km and has a top speed of 185 km/h. The wet weight of the bike is 233 kg, and it has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.4 seconds, with a top speed of 145 km/h. Overall, the Norton Commando 850 is a powerful and stylish motorcycle with impressive performance capabilities.

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Make Model: Norton Commando 850