First showcased in
India on October 12, just 37 examples of the Norton Commando and the Dominator
will be sold in the country. The special edition Commando and Dominator are
created for the Indian market and will come with a unique number and the
customer’s name engraved on the bike.
The 961 cc parallel
twin engine is tuned to generate maximum power of 70.94 bhp at 7,500 rpm and
peak torque of 67 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Stopping power comes from twin 320 mm discs
with Brembo 4-piston ‘Monobloc’ radial callipers at the front and a single 220m
disc with a 2-piston calliper at the back. ABS is offered as standard.
Limited to just 19
units, the Commando features all-black retro styling with a hand-painted Union
Jack on the fuel tank. The Dominator, on the other hand, is a retro-styled cafe
racer that comes with loads of carbon fibre. The hand-painted Union Jack on the
Dominator is placed on the rear seat cowl. The cafe racer will be limited to 18
units.
Shock absorbing tasks
on the Dominator is performed by 43 mm Ohlins upside down forks at the front
and an Ohlins mono-shock at the back with remote reservoir, which is adjustable
for preload, compression and the ride height. Unlike the Dominator, the
Commando uses twin-sided springs at the rear. Retro styling on Norton Commando
and Dominator is enhanced by wire-spoke wheels and a round headlight.
Handcrafted and
painted by skilled artists, the Commando is priced at INR 20,99,000 while the
Dominator comes for INR 23,70,000 (ex-showroom).
