2017 Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII Miles: 2,035 Clean Title Located in Oregon $14,500 2017 Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII for sale SELLER ***2017 Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII*** 2,035 Miles*** Engine: Parallel Twin With Dry Sump Lubrication Compression Ratio 10.1:1 Displacement: 961cc: Crank Fired Electronic Fuel Injection Cooling System: Air/Oil Exhaust: Stainless Steel Exhaust…
We mostly try to focus on sportbikes of the 80s and 90s here on Rare Sportbikes for Sale, but I think it’s important [and fun!] to sometimes get back to our roots sometimes, to understand where the bikes we all know and love really came from. Today’s Norton John Player Special 850 represents a transitional…
One has to wonder if Joe Walsh wasn’t contemplating the Norton John Player Special when the Barnstormers released their seminal album. A blatant tobacco advert in the form of racing sponsorship, the John Player Special was essentially a stone stock Norton Commando with novel bodywork. This was a pure marketing play that intended to drive…
Update 5.21.2018: SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc When you think of the most storied marques in motorcycling history, what do you think of? The Japanese Big Four have certainly been dominant on the racing scene as of late, with Italy holding their own throughout the ages. But it was the English brands that…
Reaching back a bit further than regular RSBFS fare, today’s bike is a great example of a rare, motorsports-themed repli-racer. Sure, it’s nearly 44 years old, but an iconic model of a legendary marque will always have a home in a collector’s heart. In this case, a Norton-Villiers era British twin celebrating success in the…
In the mid-20th Century, Norton occupied rarefied standing in motorcycling, making itself legendary among racers in Britain and Europe, taking home Manx TT trophies and trading wins with other big names on the continent and in the Isles. Its big-bore engines and revolutionary vibration-isolating frame designs made the brand wildly popular, cutting edge and fast.…
While it could easily be mistaken for a vintage machine updated with modern wheels and suspension, this Norton Commando 961 is actually a brand-new motorcycle. This is a pricey, exclusive, retro-styled motorcycle for classic bike fans who want vintage charm and modern-ish performance, like a British SportClassic. With the sport v-twin configuration most closely associated with…
If your biking interests occasionally run to the historical, take a look at some recent entries over at our sister site: Classic Sport Bikes for Sale. This week featured a Benelli Tornado, the Italian alternative to big-bore British parallel-twins, a jewel-like Moto Morini 350, and a rare Dunstall Norton Commando With a 642cc parallel twin…