Norton 961 SF MKII: review, history, specs
The Norton 961 SF MKII was a Parallel Twin, air cooled Road motorcycle produced by Norton in 2016. Max torque was 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
'Norton 961 SF MKII' | |
Manufacturer | [[Norton]] |
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Production | 2016 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Engine | Parallel Twin, air cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed constant mesh Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping Rear: Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound & compression |
Brakes | Front: Double disc Brembo 320 mm Rear: Single disc Brembo 220 mm |
Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 961.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-Speed constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc Brembo 320 mm in the front and a Single disc Brembo 220 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound & compression. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
2016 Norton 961 SF MKII
The 2017 Commando 961 SF was built after the successful launch of the sport. It has upside down forks and radial brake callipers with a carbon fibre front, mud guard, rear number plate hanger and chain gaurd.