The Norton Commando 750 Roadster MKII is a motorcycle that was introduced in 1972. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 745cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and has a kick start. It produces a maximum power output of 58 hp at 6800 rpm and is equipped with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, while the rear suspension features dual shocks. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes, with the front measuring approximately 203mm and the rear measuring approximately 178mm. The bike’s dimensions are 2220mm in length, 660mm in width, and it has a wheelbase of 1441mm. The seat height is 863.6mm and the dry weight is 193kg. It has a fuel capacity of 10 litres and can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 12.92 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 750 Roadster MKII
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | ~A203 mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | ~A178 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2220 mm / 87.5 in Width 660 mm / 26 in |
| Wheelbase | 1441 mm / 56.75 in |
| Seat Height | 863.6 mm / 34 in |
| Dry Weight | 193 kg / 425 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.92 sec |
