Norton Commander: review, history, specs
The Norton Commander was a dual disk wankel Touring motorcycle produced by Norton between 1987 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Max torque was 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 83.14 HP (62.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
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| 'Norton Commander' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Norton]] |
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| Production | 1987 - 1992 |
| Class | [[:Category:Touring motorcycles|Touring]] [[Category:Touring motorcycles]] |
| Engine | dual disk wankel |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 83.14 HP (62.0 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 38mm Telescopic Forks Rear: Twin Koni With Preload Adjust |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Weight | 262.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled dual disk wankel.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin Koni With Preload Adjust. The Commander was fitted with a 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1987 - 1989 Norton Commander
This is the first true British challenger on the world motorcycle market in over decade. The Norton Commander has a very powerful engine and it is equipped with a water-cooled twin rotor Wankel rotary and has a displacement of 588 cc.