The Norton Commando 750 Interstate (1972) is a classic motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, pushrod engine. It has a capacity of 745 cc and produces a maximum power of 65 hp at 6500 rpm. The compression ratio is 9.4:1 and the motorcycle has a cooling system that relies on air cooling. For induction, the bike uses two 30 mm Amal concentric carburetors. The ignition system is 12V and alternator-based, while the starting system is both electric and kick. The motorcycle comes with a 4-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is built with telescopic forks while the rear suspension consists of dual shocks that are adjustable in five ways. The front brakes have a single disc while the rear brakes have a 178 mm drum twin-leading shoe. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 448 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 25 liters. The top speed of the motorcycle is 175 km/h or 108 mph, which makes it a speedy and efficient bike built for speed enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 750 Interstate
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x ~A30mm Amal concentric carburetors |
| Ignition | 12V, alternator |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 65 hp / 47 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | ~A178 mm Dum, twin leading shoe |
| Front Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| Dry Weight | 203 kg / 448 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h / 108 mph |
