1969 Norton Commando S

The Norton Commando first appeared in 1968, and this 1969 750cc S model offered a mix of styles, part scrambler, part cruiser. These were the glory days of the Commando with the famed Norton Girls draped over them in every advertisement promising Freedom, Temptation, Rideability and so much more.

The Isolastic frame really did a great job of keeping the vibrations from wearing the rider out. This bike had great performance, but was desperately in need of disc brakes to cope with the power, the eight inch, twin-leading shoe drum just wasn't up to the task of sporting riding.

Best exhaust system on a Commando? Stylistically yes, but passengers would likely disagree.

The vertical twin cylinder engine was good enough to allow for top speeds near 125 mph. No wonder the Commando still is in big demand on the classic scene. It is still a usable classic and one capable of traveling great distance effortlessly.

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