1975
Norton Commando 850 Interstate - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 568408 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | Commando 850 Interstate |
| Year | 1975 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 410-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 4.10-19 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 77.0 x 89.0 mm (3.0 x 3.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 828.00 ccm (50.52 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 51.00 HP (37.2 kW)) @ 6250 RPM |
| Topspeed | 191.0 km/h (118.7 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
About Norton
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
James Lansdowne Norton
Best Known For:
Isle of Man glory (Manx), Featherbed frame, Commando twins; modern V4/V-twin revivals
Company History
Few badges carry more romance than Norton: Manx singles howling over the Mountain, the Featherbed frame teaching the world about chassis stiffness, and the Commando’s rubber-mounted charisma defining a generation of British twins. Financial dramas and ownership changes punctuated the marque’s modern history, but the idea of Norton endured—elegant engines, taut handling, and a certain aristocratic restraint. Recent revivals pursued premium V4s and modernized Commandos with contemporary electronics and finishes, aiming to reconcile heritage with present-day reliability and compliance. Enthusiasts remain drawn to the riding experience: steering that reads the road, engines that speak through the bars, and ergonomics suited to fast B-roads. Historically, Norton is a pillar of motorcycling’s canon. Whether in classic trim under club racers or in modern carbon and billet, the name signals a commitment to the art of handling and the poetry of mechanical rhythm.