The Norton Commando Bible

Peter Henshaw has been an enthusiast for anything with wheels since he was a child – everything from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was Editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole raft of transport magazines and websites, including The Vintagent (motorcycles), A to B (cycling) and Tractor (as it says …) as well as editing Vintage & Classic Motorcycle. But this petrolhead is becoming increasingly green – now doesn't fly, doesn't own a car, rides the most economical motorcycle on the market, and for local journeys uses a bicycle or pedelec.

• ContentsIntroduction & Acknowledgements51. 1966-67: A job to do72. 1968-70: Making a mark183. 1971-72: Crest of a wave364. 1973-74: Hard work; troubled times555. 1975: Into the breach786. 1976-77: Final battles997. Cosworth Challenge: The 1978 Commando1078. Racing: Blazes of glory1129. Living with a Commando124Appendix 1: The 21st Century Commandos128Appendix 2: Model profiles132Appendix 3: Engine numbers and production dates136Appendix 4: Clubs, contacts and suppliers138Index143