uncomplicated sophistication Just compare the Norton Commando with the other large capacity bikes, it looks so much less complicated. It took a heritage of racing experience and development, plus a clear understanding of what American riders required, to produce a machine with such a high degree of sophistication. Light in weight for one of the big league, the Norton Commando handles with a deftness rare m a production machine. In all conditions, at all speeds, this tour-de-force of engineering skill gives you all you want and more besides. With superb roadholding, an incredibly flexible power curve reducing gear changing to a minimum, a turbine smooth ride provided by the revolutionary Isolastic construction and the easy maintenance offered by the big twin, it is not surprising that the Commando formula for success can never really be disputed. For three years running the Norton *. Commando has been chosen by Britain's “Motor Cycle i' ‘ ' News” readers’ free poll as “Machine of the Year.” f r k , 1 < Commando / 750's kiflK wOB —ah with the rWWfieisolastic super-ride MiSi iWWe--: iiS $1699 $567 Dep. $23 Weekly ■W IMMEDIATE DELIVERY NOW AT . . . SCOOTER MOTOR-CYCLE and MOPED SERVICES 39 MANCHESTER STREET, PHONE 30066. L.M.V.D.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32701, 2 September 1971, Page 11
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