Peter Henshaw

The Norton Commando Bible

All Models 1968 to 1978

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The story of the Norton Commando â its conception, design and production, and how it compared to the competition (British and Japanese). With insights into the company that built it, and guidance on buying a Commando secondhand, this is the fascinating history of a true British icon and an essential guide for restorers.

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Produktdetails

• Bible
• Verlag: David & Charles
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 249mm x 208mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 566g
• ISBN-13: 9781787117723
• ISBN-10: 1787117723
• Artikelnr.: 62225670

Autorenporträt

Peter Henshaw has had an enthusiasm for anything with wheels from an early age - from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was the editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole range of transport magazines, including MSL, TAG, A to B and Tractor, as well as The Telegraph. He's also written over 30 books, including 10 about bikes, and is an all-year-round motorcyclist who does not own a car.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Introduction & Acknowledgements 5
1. 1966-67: A job to do 7
2. 1968-70: Making a mark 18
3. 1971-72: Crest of a wave 36
4. 1973-74: Hard work; troubled times 55
5. 1975: Into the breach 78
6. 1976-77: Final battles 99
7. Cosworth Challenge: The 1978 Commando 107
8. Racing: Blazes of glory 112
9. Living with a Commando 124
Appendix 1: The 21st Century Commandos 128
Appendix 2: Model profiles 132
Appendix 3: Engine numbers and production dates 136
Appendix 4: Clubs, contacts and suppliers 138
Index 143