Seeley Norton Commando 750 by Marian Sell

A classic, reborn: Marian Sell’s tasty Seeley Norton Commando 750

“I’ve never sat on a running Norton before,” photographer Marian Sell announces proudly. He’s just finished dialing in this 750 cc Seeley Norton Commando—a process that involved multiple heat cycles, ignition timing adjustments, carb syncing sessions, cylinder head re-torques, and valve clearance resets. Now, a year after buying it as a rolling chassis, Marian’s first…

Picks from Bonhams 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale

EXIF Picks: Classic Iron from Bonhams’ 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale

We say it time and time again, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive assortment of rare motorcycles and parts than at Bonhams’ Stafford sale—made even more exciting by the fact that they’re for sale. Beyond the irreplaceable competition cycles from Europe’s most storied marques, you’ll find an assortment of rare project bikes,…

The latest motorcycle news and customs.

Speed Read, May 8, 2022

Norton has just acquired a jaw-dropping collection of 55 rare classics from a single source. We also profile a custom Ducati Scrambler…

The latest motorcycle news and custom bikes

Speed Read, 9 May 2021

This week’s custom motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes—from a pint-sized flat tracker, to a stylish BMW R18. Plus we take…