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In 1972, Norton created a 750 works race bike to compete in the Formula 750 category, with riders including Peter Williams, Phil Read, Tony Rutter, Mick Grant and David Aldana. Claiming victories in the British 750cc Championship, the F750 Isle of Man TT and of course the Transatlantic Trophy, the red, white, and blue racing livery became known globally in the space of two years. The 850cc successor to the racing machine released in 1974 was the road-legal version of the Commando competitor and had a top speed of 115mph.
Based on the Commando 961, the Commando 961 LE ‘Transatlantic’ reinterprets the iconic red, white and blue colour scheme across the petrol tank, airbox, seat unit and seat cowl. Added to this is a black engine, black footrests and black yokes. The colour-matched seat cowl also wears a commemorative 125-year anniversary crest, bearing the Limited Edition logo.
Engine
| Engine Type | Norton air-oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin with dry sump lubrication BORE & STROKE |
| Displacement | 961cc |
| Ignition | Crank-fired, electronic fuel injection |
| Bore & Stroke | 88mm x 79mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
Performance
| Power | 76.8bhp @7250rpm |
| Torque | 81Nm @ 6300rpm |
Design
| Mudguard | Carbon front mudguard |
Chassis
| Frame | Frame is hand TIG and MIG welded at Norton HQ |
| Handlebars - Sport | Black anodised tapered high bars |
| Wheelbase | 1400mm |
| Trail | 99mm |
| Yokes | Billet-machined |
| Kerb Weight | 230kg |
| Fuel Tank | 15 Litre |
| Handlebars - Cafe racer | High-grade anodised billet aluminium clip-ons |
| Rake | 24.5 º |
| Seat Height | 810mm |
| Exhaust | Full stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-speed constant mesh type |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | 525 O-ring chain |
Brakes
| Front Brakes | Full Brembo system – twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon steel discs and Brembo 4-piston Mono Bloc radially mounted calipers with ABS, and Brembo front brake master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes | Full Brembo system – Brembo 240mm disc and 2-piston caliper with ABS, and Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
Suspension
| Front Suspension | 43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – fully adjustable |
Wheels
| Front Wheel | 36-spoke, 3.5" x 17" polished aluminium rim |
| Front Tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300, 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel | 40-spoke, 5.5" x 17" polished aluminium rim |
| Rear Tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300, 180/55ZR17 |
Electronics
| Lighting | Polished stainless-steel single headlamp |
| Charging System | 300W high-output |
| Instruments | Norton analogue speedometer and tachometer |