Norton 750 Commando Combat - The Best British Vintage Machine - Wahoo!

[@marlecmarine5393]

I had the same bike 1972, 750 Roadster, fabulous bike, it has a rubber mounted engine so it was an absolute pleasure to ride. I brought it from 'Gus Khun' a famous racer turned Norton dealer in south London. In my opinion the best British bike of it's day. Norton employed Dr Stefan Bauer of Rolls Royce to design a new frame with a massive top tube making it very stiff ,it also had a rubber mounting system for the engine, combined with the 'Roadholder' front forks and Girling rear shocks l could ride circles around my mates with their Bonneville's The combat engine could be recognised by the black barrels and had a higher output of 65 HP, the standard engines had 58 HP and plain unpainted barrels,. The 'combat' had a habit of eating the main bearings as the crank would flex, when ridden hard or raced. Norton solved the problem by offering an upgraded barrels shaped main bearing so the crank can flex without destroying the mains. I eventually chopped it in for 1973 850 Interstate, even better than the 750 l think with a bit more torque....

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Hot dang, you've had some nice bikes!

[@arieslaynes4426]

Still have my 1973 Norton Interstate 750.Purchased new at the time. With a few modern upgrades and TLC, it still a joy to ride. Puts a smile on any ones face. But mainly when its dry these days!

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Love that! Thanks!

[@MiroslavSpacek-mh2df]

Zdravím z česka.Mám ho taky z roku 74.Ted v neděli vyjedu naposled bude asi 10stupnů celzija.OK ne?

[@moriwaki1105]

Nigel Tiffin had one in Maryport Cumberland UK....was a great thrill to see him on it.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Nice!

[@davidduffy308]

Hey Fuzzy, very happy to see this video as I had one of these new. I'm sure mine was a 1972 because it didn't have turn signals. Mine also had the combat engine which gave us higher compression, bigger camshaft and larger carbs. Thank you for all your effort making these videos for your viewers. Have a great weekend from Fort Collins,Co

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

You've lived a good life! I'm gonna be in CO soon!

[@Wedge-r9o]

I can hear 👂 the engine. It’s sweet. It’s a Hot Rod of a motor bike.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

It really is an amazing bike to ride. Wahoo!

[@brussel4242]

Look like TT100 tyres. Remember them back in the day! Big improvement over the Avon SMs. Also headlight was better than the usual 6v Joe Lucas 'prince of darkness' items.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Wahoo!

[@andrewfilson6356]

I had a 1973 850 mk2a roadster. As @marlemarine5393 said the isolastic engine mount system made them much smother than any other parallel twin ever made. A few years earlier i had a 750 fastback with a Morgo big bore kit, hi comp pistons, lumpy cam & moded carbs. My dad had a 500 Manx engine in a dominator back in the early 50's so they kinda ran in the family. Love Nortons.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

You've had some nice bike! Love that Manx too!

[@donaldshannon3764]

It's a 4 speed but could just as easily be a 2 speed as the torque is like an electric motor.. The right Hans shift left brake was classic British but there were kits available to swap sides.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

👍 Nice

[@jamesrindley6215]

Rare to see a combat engined commando. From what I've been told, they were overstressed and prone to failures.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Have heard that.

[@davidshattock9522]

Not a motor bike but a weapon

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Great bike!

[@Wedge-r9o]

I can hear 👂 the engine. It’s sweet. It’s a Hot Rod of a motor bike.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

It really is an amazing bike to ride. Wahoo!