Norton Commando 961 SF: history, specs, pictures
The Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Norton between 2013 and 2017. Max torque was 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 7700 RPM.
'Norton Commando 961 SF' | |
Manufacturer | [[Norton]] |
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Also called | Commando 961 SF Mk II |
Production | 2013 - 2017 |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 79.0mm |
Horsepower | 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 7700RPM |
Torque | 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel System | injection |
Ignition | crank fired electronic |
Battery | 10.1:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 43mm ohlins usd - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: ohlins twin shocks |
Brakes | Front: double disc. brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers Rear: single disc. brembo system, 2 piston |
Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Weight | 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg) (dry), 203.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 79.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 961.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers in the front and a single disc. brembo system, 2 piston in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm ohlins usd - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a ohlins twin shocks. The Commando 961 SF Mk II was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.