Registration No: BYL 996H
Frame No: 138422
MOT: Exempt

• Built in the period 1970s Commando 750 Cafe Racer
• Recent £2,432 overhaul with receipts and manuals
• Owned by the vendor since 1978, supplied with a V5C

The Commando launched in 1967 continued Nortons tradition of sporting achievement, culminating in Peter Williams’ victory in the 1973 Formula 750 TT. The first production bikes were available in March 1968, initially with 750cc engines before being increased to 850cc in 1973. During its ten years in production the Commando was popular around the world, in the United Kingdom winning the Motor Cycle News "Machine of the Year" award for five successive years from 1968-1972. Some 60,000 Commandos were built.

This matching numbers Commando Cafe Racer, being offered at 'no reserve', was bought by the vendor in 1978 and ridden by him until 1986 before being stored away until 2000. Once out of hibernation, it was treated to an extensive overhaul keeping its original early 1970s Cafe Racer features. In September 2024 it was recommissioned by a retired Norton specialist at a cost of £2,432 with a detailed breakdown of the jobs carried out and parts supplied and fitted. This included a Pazon electronic ignition, new coils, new reg/rec, a pair of Avon tyres and a re-bore with new pistons and rings. A new chromed race-style petrol tank with a Monza cap, to replace the original fibreglass one, was also fitted at this time. The bike is supplied with various receipts, manuals and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189