The Norton Commando Bible All models 1968 to 1978

by Henshaw, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781787117723
• ISBN10: 1787117723
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-10-19
• Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Summary

The Norton Commando Bible is a detailed history of the Norton Commando: its antecedents, development, and year-by-year production changes, including the turbulent story of the company that built it, bringing the story right up to the present day.

This book also includes expert advice on owning and maintaining one of these iconic bikes, as well as information on clubs, websites and spares.

With great colour photos, including original advertising material, and comprehensive appendices of facts, figures, contacts, technical specifications, engine/frame numbers, and road test performance figures, this is the definitive book of a bike that truly deserves the term ‘classic.’

Author Biography

Peter Henshaw has had an enthusiasm for anything with wheels from an early age - from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was the editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole range of transport magazines, including MSL, TAG, A to B and Tractor, as well as The Telegraph. He's also written over 30 books, including 10 about bikes, and is an all-year-round motorcyclist who does not own a car.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction & Acknowledgements 5
1. 1966-67: A job to do 7
2. 1968-70: Making a mark 18
3. 1971-72: Crest of a wave 36
4. 1973-74: Hard work; troubled times 55
5. 1975: Into the breach 78
6. 1976-77: Final battles 99
7. Cosworth Challenge: The 1978 Commando 107
8. Racing: Blazes of glory 112
9. Living with a Commando 124
Appendix 1: The 21st Century Commandos 128
Appendix 2: Model profiles 132
Appendix 3: Engine numbers and production dates 136
Appendix 4: Clubs, contacts and suppliers 138
Index 143