Norton Commando pure sound

Ride along on this 1972 Norton Commando 'fastback' down the twisting A5004 'Long Hill' road in the peak district on a glorious summers day.

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[TheGtk]

My heart was in my mouth when I saw this video. Bought a brand new Norton commando roadster in 1973 for $1800. Hit a telephone pole when it had 400 miles on it. Almost got killed. Broke the forks, bent the frame, ruined the tank, bent the front wheel. After my stitches were removed I spent $1200 and about four months to put that motorcycle back together after which I rode it for years. During this period I think I was bringing home about $130 a week. Long time ago! Most athletic motorcycle I ever owned, and I have owned many now. I am 68. I was 22 then. God bless you guys!

[bernard]

That engine sounds nearly as good as Cats purring.

[jamesconner]

The Nortons, Triunphs, BSAs of the early 70s....damn. What an age of motorcycling genius. Design, sound, prestige...and fun. But being a decent mechanic was also very helpful.

[pugman]

I bought my Norton Commando in 1968. $1, 600.00 I took it to the drag races at Vargo, PA and Atco, NJ. They put me in the D-SS class with the big BSA Lightnings. The announcers at the tracks were anti-Norton till I took the trophy. Great bike. There's a YT video under Perrine's Racing.

[stevebeland]

Sweet ride ! Working in Yellowknife, NWT; through the mail, I bought one of those Bad-Boy's, new in 1974 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I had the dealer install a Dunstall 810cc bore-kit and proceeded to make the trek back to Sarnia, Ontario.... and the rest as they say, is history ! 😎

[haroldogoncalves]

I had a Fastback 72 with 4S end isolatics Upgrade command.
I miss you.

[gpo]

Back in 75, I bought a MK3 Interstate when I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath. Rode the bike all over UK and Belgium. Sold it when I came back to the US. Later in my life I found a basket case MK3 roadster (got it for $350). Needed a lot of work, installed reverse cone pipe, repaired the engine, painted the tank etc. Now I'm 69 and still have it. Love the look and sound. Enjoyed this video!!

[mortdk]

Fifty years later. The pinnacle of motorcycling right here. It doesn't matter how many brake horse power modern motorbikes has. This is it 😎

[fivewaystreet]

I owned a ’69-’70 Commando 750 S, fiberglass tank, sidecovers and (sob!) seat pan. The high pipes were long gone by the time I got the bike, put on BUB replica mufflers. This video was SUCH a joy down memory lane.. I’m 75 now, haven’t ridden a bike since 1995.

[chromatonic]

This is the stuff that dreams are made if! Terrific sound, beautiful bike, fantastic countryside, great video.

[williamkennedy]

Excellent video excellent sound too, i remember the cops in Bedfordshire used these bikes, And my fathers friends called in one day at home, there were three Norton Commandoes on the drive, For a 14 year old that was so special,

[donaldwainwright]

A beautiful sexy motorcycle I have ridden 1 1979 vibration was a little of putting on idle but ridding was absolute pleasure highly recommend

[madmanmechanic]

I just love the old school black Nortons with the black and gold leafing they are so bad ass. I want to find one unrestored and just polish the old paint and chrome and leave the patina I want one more than ever now

[mozdickson]

One of the most respected bikes ever made. You can see and hear why.

[klausluttgen]

Norton Commando Forever - This is the most beautiful sound a motorcycle can have

[eekamoose]

Eight minutes and nineteen seconds of heaven.

[harwoods]

And.. What a great day for a ride out too 😎😎.

[normanddowling]

Haven’t heard that sound since high school. Thanks!

[robgarner]

Have owned a '72/750 since 1976. Languishing in the back of the garage, a sorry state....but one day???

[anthonytascione]

Does my soul good to hear a Commando at full throat. I haven’t ridden mine in many years as age and electric start have taken over. I still have my two 68 Fastbacks, a 72 Combat and a 74&5 Roadsters along with my 63 65 SS.