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Norton Commander (motorcycle)
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The Commander was a Norton motorcycle
with a Wankel rotary engine.
The first Norton Wankel motorcycle was the 1987 air-cooled Classic
, built as a special edition of just 100 machines. It was followed by the air-cooled Interpol 2
model. The Commander was a liquid-cooled
successor to the Interpol 2, liquid cooling being adopted for greater power and reliability. The Commander's final-drive chain was protected by a full enclosure. Some cycle parts (such as front wheel, forks & brakes) were bought-in Yamaha items.
Two types of Commander were built. The P52 was a single-seat model equipped for police
use. The second was the dual-seat P53 civilian tourer
. Both the P52 and P53 had pannier
s integral with their fibreglass
bodywork. The P53 bodywork was later revised to have detachable Krauser
K2 panniers.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
with a Wankel rotary engine.
The first Norton Wankel motorcycle was the 1987 air-cooled Classic
Norton Classic
The Classic is a motorcycle built in 1987 by Norton as a special edition of just 100 machines.The Classic used an air-cooled twin-rotor Wankel engine that had been developed by David Garside at BSA...
, built as a special edition of just 100 machines. It was followed by the air-cooled Interpol 2
Norton Interpol 2
The Interpol 2 was a Norton motorcycle. It had an air-cooled twin rotor Wankel engine.Towards the end of the production run a few machines were built with a new water-cooled version of Norton's twin-rotor Wankel engine. These machines were designated Interpol 2A...
model. The Commander was a liquid-cooled
Radiator (engine cooling)
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successor to the Interpol 2, liquid cooling being adopted for greater power and reliability. The Commander's final-drive chain was protected by a full enclosure. Some cycle parts (such as front wheel, forks & brakes) were bought-in Yamaha items.
Two types of Commander were built. The P52 was a single-seat model equipped for police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
use. The second was the dual-seat P53 civilian tourer
Touring motorcycle
A touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle designed for touring. Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models designed to address the particular needs of these riders...
. Both the P52 and P53 had pannier
Pannier
A pannier is a basket, bag, box, or similar container, carried in pairs either slung over the back of a beast of burden, or attached to the sides of a bicycle or motorcycle. The term derives from the Old French, from Classical Latin, word for bread basket....
s integral with their fibreglass
Glass-reinforced plastic
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bodywork. The P53 bodywork was later revised to have detachable Krauser
Krauser
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K2 panniers.