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1971 Norton Commando 750 Motorcycle
With Reserve
CCC Vital Info – 1971 Norton Commando 750
Lot – 027
Seller – flyingsquirrel (Dealer)
Seller location – Toronto, On
M4L
VIN (Chassis) – (See dealer)
Odometer – Zero
(TMU – True mileage unknown)
Engine Info – 745 cc, two cylinder,
two valves per cylinder, 56 HP
Transmission Info – 4-speed
Exterior Colour – Black
Seat Colour – Black
Other features – Extensive rebuild,
not driven since
Category – Motorcycle
Model page
Carfax N/A for 1971 motorcycle
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The Commando was a well-known and popular bike in its time, leading to the following it enjoys today. It was also well decorated, being awarded “Machine of the Year” by Motor Cycle News an impressive five years running, from 1968 through 1972.
The engine in this example has been rebuilt. Same goes for the four-speed chain transmission. Common for extensive rebuilds is for the rebuilder to reset the odometer. In this case, while the rebuild process was indeed exhaustive, the odometer reading of zero is attributable to new gauges having been installed during the rebuild process. As such, we must market this machine as TMU – true mileage unknown.
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1971 Norton Commando 750 Motorcycle – Extensive Restoration Recently Completed (0 km’s since)
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Item condition: Used
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Total Bids Placed:
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| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| hondaguy | September 8, 2021 1:42 pm | $5,000 | |
| The Bolt | September 8, 2021 11:56 am | $4,600 | |
| hondaguy | September 8, 2021 9:56 am | $4,500 | |
| The Bolt | September 7, 2021 2:24 pm | $4,000 | |
| md | September 7, 2021 1:31 pm | $3,600 | |
| The Bolt | September 7, 2021 12:00 pm | $3,500 | |
| tbutts1 | September 7, 2021 10:51 am | $3,100 | |
| The Bolt | September 7, 2021 10:40 am | $3,000 | |
| tbutts1 | September 7, 2021 10:30 am | $2,600 | |
| The Bolt | September 7, 2021 9:25 am | $2,500 | |
| md | September 7, 2021 8:15 am | $2,200 | |
| The Bolt | September 4, 2021 10:44 pm | $2,100 | |
| charlesmtl | September 3, 2021 8:12 am | $2,000 | |
| Auction started | September 1, 2021 9:33 pm | ||
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The seller also suggested we mention a taste of pop culture to add to the fun of this auction. Actor Keanu Reeves rode his early ’70s Commando 750 from Toronto to Florida in 1990 to hand-deliver Gus Van Sant’s script for the movie “My Own Private Idaho” (1991) and convince the late River Phoenix. The film went on to wide critical acclaim. (Source: Cycle World)
Longtime motorcycle enthusiast Reeves has gone on to greater heights in the motorcycle industry, co-founding Arch Motorcyles in 2011.
A further 39 detailed photos have been added to the Photo Gallery, as well as a walk-around video posted just above the gallery. Included in today’s photos are the new Avon tires, measuring 100/90H19 and date-coded 2020.
If you love Norton’s and are older than 30 you will remember Firth’s MC on the Danforth