9th Jul, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
2017 Norton Commando 961 Sport MkII
No Reserve
Sold for £8,050
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: FJ67 DFU
Frame No: SAYCMC018HY001185
MOT: May 2026
- New generation 961 Commando Sport
- Low mileage, excellent original condition
- Supplied with book pack and V5C
The legendary Norton Motorcycle Co. was formed in 1898 to initially manufacture bicycle parts and began building motorcycles with French and Swiss engines in 1902. In 1907, a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race, starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. Never the biggest British motorcycle manufacturer, they were always at the forefront of development with trendsetting designs such as the legendary Featherbed frame, developed for their Manx Norton race bikes, and the equally iconic Roadholder forks. The company has had a chequered past and as early as 1914 it hit financial problems and reformed as Norton Motors Ltd, sometimes putting more emphasis on design, innovation and involvement in racing rather than long-term stability. In the early 2000s Norton once again reappeared based near Donnington Park and began producing a new version of the classic Commando model from the 1970s. Whilst visually similar to the original bike, the new 961 model was a completely new design incorporating modern thinking and technology. Now owned by the TVS group, they are developing an ever-growing range of models.
This 961 Sport MkII, being offered without reserve, is a good-looking motorcycle in striking Candy Red paintwork and is presented in excellent and very original condition, showing just a credible 2225 miles on its speedo. The cafe racer-styled bike carries the spirit of the original 1970s Commandos but with modern day performance, including Ohlins suspension all round, Brembo radially mounted callipers and wide alloy rims on its spoked wheels. A new battery has recently been fitted, it is MOTd until 06-05-26 and the bike will come supplied with its original book pack and a current V5C.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 9th Jul, 2025
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