Norton Commando: Books - History, Types and Construction

Norton Commando - Mk I, Mk II, Mk IIA, Mk III, Mk IV and Mk V (1968-1978) - Essential Buyer's Guide

There are lots of books about the Norton Commando; about its history, performance, lineage, and the minutiae of its specification. But none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand.
That's what this book is about - it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Commando.
It doesn't list all the correct colour combinations for each year, or analyse the bike's design philosophy, or consider its background as part of a troubled industry - there are excellent books listed at the end of this one that do all of that - but it will help you avoid buying a dud.

Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Commando, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork.
The last of the 'classic' Nortons, the Commando remains a collector's item, and many have been saved, restored and ridden - this book tells the reader how to be part of its ongoing story.

Models: Norton Commando Mk I, Mk II, Mk IIA, Mk III, Mk IV and Mk V built between 1968 and 1978.

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The Norton Commando Bible - All Models 1968 to 1978

A detailed history of the Norton Commando: its antecedents, development, and year-by-year production changes, including the turbulent story of the company that built it, bringing the story right up to the present day.
This book also includes expert advice on owning and maintaining one of these iconic bikes, as well as information on clubs, websites and spares.

Featuring great colour photos, including original advertising material, and comprehensive appendices of facts, figures, contacts, technical specifications, engine/frame numbers, and road test performance figures, this is the definitive book of a bike that truly deserves the term 'classic.'

• Year-by-year details of all production changes
• The complete history of the brand and the bike
• An invaluable guide to originality for restorers
• Detailed technical specifications
• Useful contacts - clubs, parts suppliers, restorers.

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Norton Commando - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Norton Commando motorcycles. Describes the Norton Commando S, SS, Production Racer, Roadster, Fastback, Dunstall 810, 850, Interstate, Mk 2A, John Player Special and Mk3.

• The 49 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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More information on the Brooklands Portfolio books