Norton Commander: review, history, specs

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Norton Commander
Manufacturer
Production 1987 - 1992
Class Touring
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


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled dual disk wankel.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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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.