The Norton Commando Bible

Peter Henshaw has been an enthusiast for anything with wheels since he was a child – everything from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was Editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole raft of transport magazines and websites, including The Vintagent (motorcycles), A to B (cycling) and Tractor (as it says …) as well as editing Vintage & Classic Motorcycle. But this petrolhead is becoming increasingly green – now doesn't fly, doesn't own a car, rides the most economical motorcycle on the market, and for local journeys uses a bicycle or pedelec.

Contents

Introduction & Acknowledgements5
1. 1966-67: A job to do7
2. 1968-70: Making a mark18
3. 1971-72: Crest of a wave36
4. 1973-74: Hard work; troubled times55
5. 1975: Into the breach78
6. 1976-77: Final battles99
7. Cosworth Challenge: The 1978 Commando107
8. Racing: Blazes of glory112
9. Living with a Commando124
Appendix 1: The 21st Century Commandos128
Appendix 2: Model profiles132
Appendix 3: Engine numbers and production dates136
Appendix 4: Clubs, contacts and suppliers138
Index143