What would happen if you bored your Yamaha out to 700cc ? The 850 got slower as it had to pass emission tests and gained weight, the Mk1 850 was a flyer.
I have a 600cc yamaha Fz6r and it's the closest I've come to that Commando. There's still that sound from those pipes that is missing! British bikes had a certain character about them. the handling from that stiff frame made all the diffrerence. I think the 750 had more power and attitude than the 850. What do you think?
That was one powerful Torquey bike!
pbrucpaul 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Sounds sweet! ... sounds like a dream!
sarangnorway 11 months ago
What would happen if you bored your Yamaha out to 700cc ? The 850 got slower as it had to pass emission tests and gained weight, the Mk1 850 was a flyer.
lsdt01 in reply to pbrucpaul (Show the comment) 1 year ago
I have a 600cc yamaha Fz6r and it's the closest I've come to that Commando. There's still that sound from those pipes that is missing! British bikes had a certain character about them. the handling from that stiff frame made all the diffrerence. I think the 750 had more power and attitude than the 850. What do you think?
pbrucpaul in reply to DJS59 (Show the comment) 1 year ago
Is this a 750cc or 850cc?
pbrucpaul 1 year ago
My dad own a motorcyle shop in 1960 he said it was the quickest best handling bike ever and he rode alot of bikes
DJS59 2 years ago
you are a very lucky man , these are the best english motorcycle ever.
ctitchley3819 2 years ago
Commando's still rock, thanks.
johnnyr1959 2 years ago
count to 120
rachelvirago in reply to sanderes (Show the comment) 3 years ago
Nice ride! I had a new Commando "Combat" c/w Dunstal 810cc bore kit in 1974. BTW:It almost killed me.Thanx.
Stv1082 3 years ago