Norton Commando 750S Scrambler (1969-70) vs Norton P11 / P11A / Ranger (1969-) vs Norton V4CR Café Racer (2023) vs Norton Commando 750 Fastback (1971) vs Norton C 652 Combat (2000-01) vs Norton Commando 750 Hi-Rider (1971-72) vs Norton Commander Police (1990)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton | Norton | Norton | Norton | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Commando 750S Scrambler | P11 / P11A / Ranger | V4CR Café Racer | Commando 750 Fastback | C 652 Combat | Commando 750 Hi-Rider | Commander Police |
| Years: | 1969-70 | 1969- | 2023 | 1971 | 2000-01 | 1971-72 | 1990 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 72 ° V-four cylinder, chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Twin chamber rotary |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 588 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø30 mm Amal concentric carburetors | Twin 1⅛” Amal Monoblocl concentric carburetors | Electronic fuel-injection system, 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent on front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel | 2 x 30mm Amal concentric carburetors | Carburetor | 2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors | 2 x Ø38mm CV SUH14 carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | NA | 185 hp / 136 kW @ 12500 rpm | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | 36.5 Kw / 50hp @ 6500 rpm | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | 63.4 kW / 85 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 4 Speed | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | 43mm Öhlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | Ø38 mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Dual Girling shocks with adjustable pre-load. | Öhlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Monoshock | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Twin Koni with preload adjust |
| Front Brakes: | Single 203 mm Drum | Drum | 2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder | Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | Single disc, Ø320 mm | Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | 2 x Ø265 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 178 mm Drum | Drum | Single 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder | Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | Single disc, Ø220 mm | Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | Single Ø265 mm disc |