These Photos Reveal That The ’70s Was The Most Legendary Decade For Motorcycles

Published on 09/22/2020
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Norton 850 Commando

The British motorcycle came with an overhead valve engine. Norton distributed the 850 Commando from 1967 to 1977. During the decade that it was being produced, it was received well in different parts of the lobe. For 5 consecutive years, Motor Cycle News dubbed it the “Machine of the Year.” The team behind it drew inspiration from the ‘40s.

Norton 850 Commando

Norton 850 Commando

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Honda CL200

The Honda CL200 did not last more than a year of distribution. People like to compare it to the Honda CB200. It had an exhaust system located above its gearbox, while pipes were aligned to its left side. This was released in a time when the public had not been interested in smaller bikes. This explains why the Japanese company stopped its production during its very first year.

Honda CL100

Honda CL100

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