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Norton Commando 961 Sport
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Norton Commando 961 Sport

Key specifications

Engine
961 cc
Power
80 HP
Torque
90 Nm
Weight
188 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
4.5 L
Transmission
5-speed
Seat height
32 mm
Front brakes
Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers
Rear brakes
Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Norton
Model
Commando 961 Sport
Category
Classic
Starter
Electric
Comments
The Commando
961
Cafe Racer
and the
Commando
961
Sport
are currently only available in the
U
.
K
., but will be made available internationally.
Electrical
300 watt hi-output charging system.
Instruments
Analogue speedo and tachometer
Color Options
Black
/gold,
Red
/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back
Power
80.00 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Clutch
Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
Torque
90.00 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
Gearbox
5-speed
Ignition
Crank fired
Driveline
Constant mesh 5 speed
Engine Type
Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft.
Fuel System
Injection. EFI
Bore X Stroke
88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression
10.0:1
Displacement
961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Twin, four-stroke
Emission Details
3 way catalytic converter
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Seat Height
813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Power Weight Ratio
0.4255 HP/kg
Rake
24.5°
Trail
99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheels
Front
wheel: 36 spoke 3.50 x 17”
Chrome Rim
.
Rear
wheel: 40 spoke 5.0 x 17”
Rear Tyre
180/55-17
Frame Type
Steel
tubular with integral oil tank.
Swing
arm:
Twin
-sided steel construction.
Front Tyre
120/70-17
Rear Brakes
Single
disc.
Brembo
system, 2 piston “
Gold Line
” calliper
Front Brakes
Double
disc.
Brembo
system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs,
Brembo
4 piston “
Gold Line
” axial callipers
Rear Suspension
Twin
-sided steel swing arm.
Ohlins
reservoir-style twin shocks -
Adjustable
ride height, preload, compression
Front Suspension
U
-
Adjustable
preload, compression damping..
Rear Brakes Diameter
220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)

Available colors

Black/goldRed/goldyellow/blacksilver/red/back