Norton Commando 961 California 50th anniversary (2018)

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The Norton Commando 961 California 50th anniversary motorcycle was released in 2018, featuring a parallel twin engine with a capacity of 961 cc, producing a maximum power of 80 hp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 90 Nm at 5200 rpm. It has a dry sump lubrication system and fuel injection with electronic ignition. The frame is made of tubular steel with an integral oil tank, and the suspension includes Ohlins USD front forks and Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks. Brembo brakes are used both front and rear, with high carbon stainless steel discs and 4 piston calipers on the front wheel. The wheels are polished stainless steel and the tyre sizes are 120/70-17″ and 180/55-17″ for the front and rear respectively. The bike has a wheelbase of 1420 mm and a seating height of 813 mm. It weighs 188 kg and has a fuel capacity of 17 L.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 California 50th anniversary

Year: 2018


Engine: Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Multiple 3 way catalytic converter, Euro 3 compliant
Induction: Fuel injected
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, 525 “O” ring

Frame: Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Suspension: ~A43 mm ~Ahlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.53 in
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.94 in
Front Brakes: Brembo 2 x ~A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston “Gold Line” Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo “Gold Line” front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes: Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston “Gold Line” caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″, 36 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″, 40 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17″
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17″
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 415 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal

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