Like many custom workshops, FCR Original has cottoned on to the fact that modern classics are much less hassle to work on than vintage motorcycles. That’s why they have a catalog of build-to-order templates for bikes like the BMW R nineT, Triumph Bonneville, and Royal Enfield Interceptor, along with a shop full of aftermarket parts. But the French outfit likes to step outside of their comfort zone now and again.
For their latest project, FCR Original couldn’t resist the allure of the legendary Norton Commando. With a 1975-model Commando Mk3 in hand, they set out to build the sleekest café racer possible, with an emphasis on visual lightness and handcrafted parts.
A crucial phase of the project was the complete restoration of the underlying bike.…