Norton Commando 750 (1974)

The Norton Commando 750 motorcycle was produced in 1974 and featured a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with push rods and two valves per cylinder. Its engine capacity was 829cc, with a bore and stroke of 77mm and 89mm, respectively, and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike was air-cooled and used two Amal carburetors and a Lucas alternator for ignition. It was kick-started and had a maximum power output of 60hp at 6200rpm. The clutch was a diaphragm-type pressure plate and the transmission had four speeds, with the final drive being a chain. The bike had a twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts and a telescopic fork front suspension with dual shocks at the rear. The front brake was a single disc and the rear was a drum. The bike had a wheelbase of 1440mm and dry weight of 188kg, with a fuel capacity of 19 litres. Overall, the Norton Commando 750 was a high-performance classic motorcycle with a sleek design and reliable features.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 850

Year: 1974
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 829 cc / 50.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 77 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Amal carburetors
Ignition: Lucas alternator
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm
Clutch: Diaphragm type pressure plate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 4.10-19
Rear Tyre: 4.10-19
Wheelbase: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal