Norton Commando 750 (1970-72)

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The Norton Commando 750 Fastback is a classic motorcycle produced from 1970 to 1972. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 745cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and features two Amal concentric carburetors. It has a 12V alternator and can be started with both electric and kick start. It produces 58 hp at 6800rpm and has a maximum speed of 116mph. It has a four-speed transmission and utilizes a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks and the rear suspension is dual shocks that can be adjusted five ways. The front and rear brakes are both twin leading shoe drum brakes, with the front brake measuring 203mm and the rear measuring 178mm. The tires on both the front and rear are 4.10-19 in size. The bike measures 2220mm in length, 660mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1441mm. The seat height is 863.6mm and it weighs 190kg. The fuel capacity is 10 litres, or 2.6 US gallons. The Norton Commando 750 Fastback is known for its speed and power, with a top speed of 116mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 750 Fastback

Year: 1970 – 72


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 745 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 89 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x ~A30mm Amal concentric carburetors
Ingnition: 12V, alternator
Starting: Electric and kick
Max Power: 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes: ~A203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe
Rear Brakes: ~A178 mm Dum, twin leading shoe

Front Tyre: 4.10-19
Rear Tyre: 4.10-19
Dimensions: Length 2220 mm / 87.5 in Width 660 mm / 26 in
Wheelbase: 1441 mm / 56.75 in
Seat Height: 863.6 mm / 34 in
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 420 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Top Speed: 187 km/h / 116 mph

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