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In January 1973 the [[Norton|Norton]] Mk 5 Fastback was launched and the 'Long Range' was discontinued, foreshadowing the first 850cc machines launched in April 1973. The 'Roadster', 'Hi Rider' and the 'Interstate' all began to use a new 828cc. engine, which had similar power to the 750cc models but were less stressed. | In January 1973 the [[Norton|Norton]] Mk 5 Fastback was launched and the 'Long Range' was discontinued, foreshadowing the first 850cc machines launched in April 1973. The 'Roadster', 'Hi Rider' and the 'Interstate' all began to use a new 828cc. engine, which had similar power to the 750cc models but were less stressed. | ||
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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Norton Commando 850 Roadster''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = [[Norton]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1973 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Road]] | |||
|engine = twin, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 77.0mm x 89.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 119 mph (191 km/h) | |||
|power = 49.89 HP (37.2 KW) @ 6250RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 8.5:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|4.10-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.10-19}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 221.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[Norton]] Commando 850 Roadster''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Norton]] in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (191 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 49.89 HP (37.2 KW) @ 6250 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 77.0mm [[bore]] x 89.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 828.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 4.10-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.10-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The Commando 850 Roadster was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/romanzo-popolare#norton-commando-850-roadster Romanzo popolare] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/one-week-2#norton-commando-850-roadster One Week] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Norton motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||