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NORTON COMMANDO 750 INTERSTATE 1972

NORTON COMMANDO 750 INTERSTATE 1972
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Spec sheet
MODELNORTON COMMANDO 750 INTERSTATE 1972
Year1972
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity745 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke73 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power65 hp / 47 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition12V, alternator
Induction2 x 30 mm Amal concentric carburettors
Start SystemElectric and kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle 178 mm drum, twin leading shoe
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight203 kg / 448 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre4.10-19
Rear Tyre4.10-19
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed175 km/h / 108 mph
Norton file

The Interstate was the touring Commando, introduced January 1972 with a much bigger fuel tank and the Combat-tuned 745 cc engine. A front disc brake became standard from mid-1972. It was heavier than the Roadster but better suited to longer trips.