Found on Mecum30 photos1971 Norton VR880 Commando
Specifications
- Year
- 1971
- Make / Model
- Norton VR880
- Trim
- Commando
- Exterior color
- Chrome
Description
1 of the Initial 12 Built by Kenny Dreer in His Garage, Big Bore 880cc Parallel-Twin · Lot N501 · LV Motorcycles 2027 - 1 of a reported 47 Kenny Dreer-built VR880 Sprint Specials custom-crafted circa 1999 - Said to be one of the initial 12 VR880s built in Kenny Dreer’s garage - Custom Evan Wilcox aluminum gas tank and bodywork - Big bore 880cc parallel twin-cylinder engine - Piston size increased to 79mm - Keihin FCR35 flat-side carburetors - 4-speed manual gearbox converted to standard left-side gearshift - Rated at 70 HP and 56 lb-ft of torque - Norton Roadholder fork modified with Showa cartridge internals - Custom aluminum triple clamps - Brembo front brake calipers - Electric starter - Rear brake pedal moved to right side - Belt primary drive with vented cover - Originally gifted to and purchased from R.E. Cieslukowski, Norton Motors International board member - A similar example was featured in the September 1999 issue of Cycle World
Description as published on the original listing. Sesame Cars does not verify seller claims.
