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Norton Commando
Identification
Updated
05/05/24
Norton Commando
Survey
Updated
05/11/24
Norton Commando
Torque
Updated
05/03/24
Norton Commando
Colors
Updated
04/04/24
Norton Commando
Weights
Updated
04/29/24
Norton Commando
Head Stud Study
Updated
05/04/24
Norton Commando
Service Releases
Updated
06/13/22
Norton Rear
Wheel Lacing
Updated
04/03/24
Norton Front
Wheel Lacing
Updated
04/29/24
Norton Front
Forks Helper
Updated
04/03/24
Thursday, May 16, 2024
This page is an attempt to identify the Norton Commando color schemes used through the years of production. Very little of this is from my personal knowledge or experience. I prefer Black with 850-type double row pinstripes and have never paid a lot of attention to the other colors. Most of it comes from various Norton Parts Books and color cards. Some of it has been checked by some members of the
Access Norton
forum. If you see something wrong or have more to add, please write me! I would like to add any missing models and correct anything wrong! As I have time I want to add info on the side panels as well.
Most years are as certain as I can be at this point. However, 1969 is a mess. I currently list what Roy Bacon said but it is becoming clear that the info is mostly wrong. There is a parts book that says 1968 ~ 1970 on the front cover and then in middle includes a "Supplements for 1969 and 1970". That supplement lists four colors: Red, Green, Red/Silver (two-tone), and Fireflake Silver and says that there is no recess for the tank badge. People have examples of Blue/Silver (two-tone) that they are sure are factory and some of the two-tone tanks have the recess.
If you have a paint code that you think is a good match for a Norton color, let me know. If I get enough to make the programming make sense, I'll add them here.
The gray cells mean that the model didn't exist that year (work in progress). Codes:
F = Fiberglass
S = Steel
750-F = 750cc with fiberglass tank
750-S = 750cc with steel tank
850-F = 850cc with fiberglass tank
850-S = 850cc with steel tank
Year
Color
AKA
Roadster
Fastback
Fastback LR
S-Type
R-Type
HiRider
SS
Interstate
Interpol
Authority
1967
Silver (Round Recessed Tank Badge)
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1968
Green (Round Recessed Tank Badge)
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1969
British Racing Green
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1969
Fireflake Red
Yes
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1969
Fireflake Silver
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1969
Grenadier Red
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1969
Sapphire Blue
Yes
Yes
Roy Bacon Norton Twin Restoration
1970
Black
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
British Racing Green
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Canary Yellow
Yes
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Fireflake Silver
70 Color Card
1970
Golden Bronze
Fireflake Golden Bronze
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Roman Purple
Fireflake Purple
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Royal Blue
Fireflake Roman Blue
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Signal Orange
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Signal Red
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1970
Tangerine
Yes
Yes
70 Color Card
1971
Black w/Lining
Livery Black
Yes
Parts 101/71
1971
British Racing Green
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Fireflake Golden Bronze
Golden Bronze
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Fireflake Roman Purple
Royal Purple
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Fireflake Royal Blue
Roman Blue
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Livery Black
Black
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Solid Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Solid Signal Orange
Signal Orange
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Solid Signal Red
Signal Red
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1971
Solid Tangerine
Tangerine
Yes
Yes
Parts 101/71 & 71 Color Card
1972
Black
S
Parts 063402
1972
Black w/Gold Lining
Livery Black
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
Black w/Lining
Livery Black
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
Blue w/Silver Lining
Blue
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
British Racing Green
F
Parts 063402
1972
Fireflake Golden Bronze
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
Fireflake Roman Purple
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
Fireflake Royal Blue
Blue
F & S
F
Parts 063402
1972
Red
S
Parts 063402
1972
Solid Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow
F & S
F
Parts 063402
1972
Solid Signal Orange
Signal Orange
F & S
Parts 063402
1972
Solid Signal Red
Red
F & S
F
Parts 063402
1972
Solid Tangerine
Tangerine
F
Parts 063402
1972
White
S
Parts 063402
1973
Black
S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Black w/Gold Lining
Livery Black
750-F & 850-S
750-F & 850-S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Blue w/Silver Lining
Blue
750-F & 850-S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Candy Apple Red
850-S
850-S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Fireflake Golden Bronze
850-S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Fireflake Royal Blue
Blue
F & S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Fireflake Royal Blue w/Silver
Blue
850-S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Livery Black
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Solid Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow
750-S
750-F
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
Tangerine
750-F
Parts 065034 After 212278
1973
White
S
Parts 065034 After 212278
1974
Black
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Black, Double Line Trim
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Blue, Double Line Trim
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Candy Apple Red, Double Line Trim
Yes
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Dayglow White, Blue Stripes
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Fireflake Golden Bronze, Double Line Trim
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Fireflake Royal Blue, Double Line Trim
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
Tangerine, no trim
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1974
White
Yes
Parts 065988 After 307311
1975
Black
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parts 005756
1975
Red
Yes
Yes
Parts 005756
1975
Silver
Yes
Parts 005756
1975
White
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parts 005756
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