List of Norton motorcycles


This is a list of Norton branded motorcycles over all periods of the marque from 1908 to the present day.

Model list

War time (1937–1945)

ModelEngineYearsNotes
WD 16H490cc sv1936-1945
WD Big Four633cc sv1938-1942Sidecar Outfit

Superbike era (1967–1978)

Norton Commando models used "Isolastic" engine mounts and had 745 cc engines up to 1973 when the 828 cc engine came into use.
ModelYearsNotes
Commando Fastback1967–1973Just called "Norton Commando" until 1969
Commando Roadster1970–1975750cc 1970–73, 850cc 1973–1975. Targeted for the American market
Commando Interpol1970–1976Produced for police force use
Commando Hi-rider1971–1975Targeted for American market
Commando Production Racer1971-Special high-compression engine
Commando Interstate1972–1975750cc 1972–73, 850cc 1973–75
Commando Combat1972Came with "2S" cam, shaved head to increase the compression, and was made in both Roadster and Interstate form. Early on there were engine failures which quickly gave the Combat a bad name. Even though those problems were rectified, the press was so bad that the name was discontinued later in the year.
Commando "Combat"1973Officially, there was no 1973 Combat, but the engine was still available. This is still confusing today as some parts manufacturers list a 73 Combat, meaning the high compression engine.
Commando "John Player Special"1974Limited production 850 styled on the John Player racers