Norton 1975 Commando 850 Mark III Roadster

 For Sale:  Factory New 1975 Norton Commando 850 Mark III Roadster.   Motorcycle has only been run at the factory after it was built for testing and quality control purposes.   The fuel tank has never had any fuel in it.   The factory break-in sticker is still attached to the speedometer display.   This new. never used motorcycle is painted in the John Player blue scheme. white with blue and red stripes.   The specifications for this motorcycle are;Engine:  828cc OHV air-cooled twin. 77mm x 89mm bore and stroke. 8. 5:1 compression ratio. 60 hp @ 5. 00 rpmTop Speed:  115 mph (observed)Carburetion:   Two Amal 932 ConcentricTransmission:  4-speed. left foot shift. chain final driveElectrics:  12v. coil and breaker points ignitionFrame/wheelbase:  Dual-downtube steel cradle / 56. 8 in. (1. 33 mm. )Suspension:  Telescopic forks front. dual shocks with adjustable preload rear. Brakes:  10. 7 in. (272 mm. ) single disc front and rearTires:  4. 10 x 19 in. front and rearWeight (dry):  460 lbs. (209 kg. )Seat height:  31 in. (787 mm. )Fuel capacity / MPG:  3 gal. (11. 3 ltr. ) / 40-50 mpgA few quotes from press reports in the 1970's;"If English roadsters can be said to have a feeling. a way of behaving. a way of looking that no other motorcycle in the world can quite duplicate. then the Commando can be said to epitomize that feeling at its best. "  - Cycle World. March 1971"It is. above all else. a sporting riders' motorcycle. and offers more sporting fun for that kind of rider than any other Superbike. "  - Cycle June 1973"It is a thoroughbred motorcycle with a special appeal like nothing else.   If you are the kind of person who spurns Naughahyde for real leather or who chucks havaplastics for old oak furniture. the Norton is for you. "  - Rider. Winter 1975Included with this classic motorcycle is the original factory tool kit (never used) and the original factory manual.   The original factory Manufacturer Statement of Origin is included with this classic motorcycle.     Additionally the original Rider Manual along with a factory sealed Instructional Literature Wallet is included with this classic motorcycle.   The odometer shows 00000. 4 miles.   The brake fluid. among other fluids. has been changed on a regular basis. This motorcycle was purchased new from a Norton dealership in Oklahoma in 1975 by the current and original owner.   It was purchased as a collectible at that time and therefore never operated and never titled.   This classic motorcycle is part of a collection of classic bikes that have always been stored in a heated shop. The retired seller is an avid motorcycle collector and operates and races a number of different types of motorcycles.   Seller has 50+ years of experience with motorcycles. The classic motorcycle is listed locally and elsewhere and the seller reserves the right to end the auction early.   This is most certainly the only brand new. never titled. and never operated 1975 Norton Commando 850 Mark III Roadster.   It is a collector's motorcycle and the seller would suggest that the buyer maintain the motorcycle in its pristine never used condition to preserve the increasing value of this classic motorcycle.   This one of a kind motorcycle with respect to its absolutely brand new state is in absolute mint condition and is of museum quality.   Good luck bidding on this nearly 40 year old masterpiece.

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