Norton 850 COMMANDO 1966

This lot will be auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers at The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park 2026 on Saturday the 18th of July, Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AE. The price indicated is the lower estimate. Please note we are unable to offer part exchange or finance. Description: Launched in 1967, the Commando used the preceding Featherbedframed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years,The Commando's vibrationbeating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers to successfully prolong the life of their ageing paralleltwin,Introduced in 1973, the 850 (actually 828cc) version featured a largerbore, throughbolted cylinder block, stronger gearbox casting and an allmetal clutch among a host of other, more minor improvements,The extra capacity provided the 850 with even more midrange urge and the model would continue as the sole Commando after 1975 when the electricstart MkIII was introduced,This example is presented as an older restoration and in good overall condition,Unused for last ten years, dry stored and will require recommissioning before road use,Owned by our vendor for last 18 years,History file included containing old MOTs, old tax discs and numerous receipts,Great example of this classic Norton Commando,UKregistered on a current V5C,