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NORTON COMMANDO 750 PRODUCTION RACER 1968 - 1971

NORTON COMMANDO 750 PRODUCTION RACER 1968 - 1971
NORTON COMMANDO 750 PRODUCTION RACER 1968 - 1971 · Photo: Montesita, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON COMMANDO 750 PRODUCTION RACER 1968 - 1971
Year1968 - 1971
Engine TypeParallel twin, 4-stroke, OHV
Displacement / Capacity745 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke73 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio10.25:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power52 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBoyer electronic ignition
Induction2 x 32 mm Amal GP carburettors
Start SystemElectric and kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-Speed Quaife close-ratio
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with dual shocks
Front BrakesDrum; single disc on later models
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight182 kg / 400 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.60 x 19 on aluminium rim
Rear Tyre4.10 x 19 on aluminium rim
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity22.7 Litres / 6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed211 km/h / 131 mph
Photo gallery
NORTON COMMANDO 750 PRODUCTION RACER 1968 - 1971

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Norton file

A race-prepared Commando built in small numbers (an estimated 100 to 200) by Norton's race shop for production-class racing, painted bright yellow. With tuned engine, close-ratio gearbox and lighter parts it dominated its class in Britain and Europe from 1971 until newer rivals such as the Kawasaki Z1 arrived. Peter Williams took a 750 Production TT lap record on one at the 1971 Isle of Man.