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1974Sportbike
Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadster
$1,900
Key specifications
Engine
828 cc
Power
60 HP
Weight
188 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.0 L
Transmission
4-speed
Seat height
31 mm
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Norton
- Model
- MK2A 850 Commando Roadster
- Price
- S
- $ 1900.
- Prices
- depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
- Category
- Sport
- Starter
- Kick
- Comments
- English
- bike.
- Last
- of the kick start
- Commandos
- .
- Shifts
- on the right side. 1 up 3 down
- Electrical
- 12v dc
- Color Options
- Blue, red, black
- Modifications Compared To Previous Model
- Not
- much change from the 73 model.
- The
- air boxes are more restricted with the mk2
- A
- .
- Power
- 60.00 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 6250 RPM
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
- Max Rpm
- 7500
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Ignition
- points
- Top Speed
- 189.9 km/h (118.0 mph)
- Engine Type
- Same engine as the Interstate
- Fuel System
- Carburettor. Twin Amals
- Bore X Stroke
- 77.0 x 89.0 mm (3.0 x 3.5 inches)
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Displacement
- 828.00 ccm (50.52 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Exhaust System
- Double chrome pipes
- One Quarter Mile
- 13.000 seconds
- Fuel Consumption
- 5.11 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.03 mpg)
- Greenhouse Gases
- O2
- g/km. (
- O2
- -
- Carbon
- dioxide emission)
- Lubrication System
- Dry sump
- Valves Per Cylinder
- 2
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Dry Weight
- 188.2 kg (415.0 pounds)
- Seat Height
- 787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Oil Capacity
- 3.00 litres (0.20 quarts)
- Fuel Capacity
- 11.36 litres (3.00 gallons)
- Overall Length
- 2,235 mm (88.0 inches)
- Ground Clearance
- 152 mm (6.0 inches)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.3187 HP/kg
- Reserve Fuel Capacity
- 3.79 litres (1.00 gallons)
- Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc
- 199.6 kg (440.0 pounds)
- Wheels
- Spoke
- Frame Type
- Double
- cradle, large back bone steel, with
- Isolastic
- vibration system
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Single disc
- Rear Suspension
- Twin shocks
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic
- Rear Wheel Travel
- 76 mm (3.0 inches)
- Front Wheel Travel
- 152 mm (6.0 inches)
Available colors
Blueredblack