The Commando’s vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the model was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News ‘Machine of the Year’ for five consecutive years. Reflecting the Norton race team’s sponsorship by the John Player tobacco company, a new Commando variant – the ‘John Player Norton’ or ‘JPN’ for short – was announced for the 1974 season. Equipped with a streamlined half-fairing and matching tank/seat unit in John Player livery, the café racer-styled JPN came with a choice of engines: the standard 829cc motor or a short-stroke 749cc unit intended for production racing. A top-of-the-range, limited edition model produced for only a couple of seasons, it is one of the most sought-after members of the Commando family. This original JPN Commando is described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, benefiting from recently polished fork stanchions and engine casings. The machine is offered with road fund licence to 31.8.11 but no other documents.
The Commando’s vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the model was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News ‘Machine of the Year’ for five consecutive years. Reflecting the Norton race team’s sponsorship by the John Player tobacco company, a new Commando variant – the ‘John Player Norton’ or ‘JPN’ for short – was announced for the 1974 season. Equipped with a streamlined half-fairing and matching tank/seat unit in John Player livery, the café racer-styled JPN came with a choice of engines: the standard 829cc motor or a short-stroke 749cc unit intended for production racing. A top-of-the-range, limited edition model produced for only a couple of seasons, it is one of the most sought-after members of the Commando family. This original JPN Commando is described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, benefiting from recently polished fork stanchions and engine casings. The machine is offered with road fund licence to 31.8.11 but no other documents.
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