| MODEL | NORTON COMMANDO 850 MK III 1976 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 120W Lucas alternator |
| Induction | 2 x Amal carburettors |
| Start System | Electric and kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with Girling coil springs |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1976 Commando continued the Mk III specification introduced the year before, with electric start, a rear disc brake and the left-hand gearchange. By then the parent company was in receivership, and the last machines were being completed in small numbers until 1977. It is the softest and most civilised of the Commandos.
