In 1967, to relaunch the sales on a rapidly changed two wheelers market, the Norton Motorcycle
Company introduced its completely new motorcycle: the Norton Commando. The Commando adopted a parallel twincylinder 750cc engine with two valves per cylinder. Compared to the previous Uk machines it was
characterized by the bigger displacement although the tilted forward cylinders. Utilizing the Isolastic antivibration system supplied and impressive enhance the biking convenience. The Norton Commando, replaced the outdated Atlas, and obtained right away an excellent commercial success. It became remarkably popular and well-known all around the globe. In the uk it won the motor bike Information “Machine of season” honor for five successive years from 1968 to 1972. Particularly appreciated the existing and revolutionary kind, for anyone time, while the design of gas tank, handlebar and straight back cover.
