Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park 2026 on Saturday the 18th of July, Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AE.
Launched in 1967, the Commando used the preceding Featherbed-framed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years
The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers to successfully prolong the life of their ageing parallel-twin
Introduced in 1973, the 850 (actually 828cc) version featured a larger-bore, through-bolted cylinder block, stronger gearbox casting and an all-metal clutch among a host of other, more minor improvements
The extra capacity provided the 850 with even more mid-range urge and the model would continue as the sole Commando after 1975 when the electric-start MkIII was introduced
This example is presented as an older restoration and in good overall condition
Unused for last ten years, dry stored and will require recommissioning before road use
Owned by our vendor for last 18 years
History file included containing old MOTs, old tax discs and numerous receipts
Great example of this classic Norton Commando
UK-registered on a current V5C
