1976 Norton Commando Interstate 850 Mk3 Electric Start Motorcycle on 2040-motos
Williamsburg, Virginia, US
Norton Commando Interstate 850 MK3 tech info
Norton Commando Interstate 850 MK3 description
1976 Norton Commando
Interstate 850 Mark III
Electric Start
(Frame/Engine#
334551)
Engine: Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, Push Rod, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Displacement: 829 cm3
Bore & Stroke: 3.0x3.5 in OR
76.2x88.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower: 44(60)/6000 KW(hp)/RPM
Fuel System: 2xAmal Carburetors
Gearbox: 4 Speed
Weight: 513.7 lbs
Extensive Overhaul
=> Engine rebuilt, overbored .040, cylinders
nickelsilled
=> New wiring harness
=> Electronic ignition system, Tri-spark ignition
=> Gas tank sealed
=> Replaced all light fixtures except headlight
=> Repainted frame
=> New battery
=> New brake reservoir
=> Removed airbox - has two air filters
=> All new bearings
=> All new isolastic anti-vibration parts
=> All rubber replaced
=> Gas & oil lines replaced
=> Rebuilt carburetor
=> New shocks on back, rebuilt on front
Overall Mileage:
33,598 miles
Mileage since overhaul: <100 miles
Moto blog
Norton reveals plans for the future
Tue, 04 Aug 2015According to unofficial information, the plant plans to produce a sportbike that can compete with the Ducati 1299 Panigale and Superleggera IS. Norton's head of design, Simon Skinner, revealed that the bike will be powered by a brand new V4 1200cc engine and 200+ horsepower.
Bonneville from a parallel universe
Fri, 20 Sep 2013This is the Triumph Speed Twin Concept, a bike commissioned by Triumph to show what the Bonneville might have evolved into, in a parallel universe. I love the concept. Designed by Roy Norton and Tom Kasher who were on a placement at a design studio, I get the impression the pair are into motorcycle and not just designers.
Norton goes (961 SE) Commando
Thu, 16 Sep 2010SPENDING WHAT looks like no more than £50 its production, Norton has released a new promo video of the company's 961 SE Commando. The handbuilt bike features fully adjustable inverted Ohlins forks and radially-mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers and discs, along with carbon-fibre BST wheels.Constructed in the UK at Donington Park, using mostly British parts, the 961 SE retails at £15,995.
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