Norton Commando 961 SF (2015)

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The 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF is a four-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle with a 961 cc engine, producing a maximum power of 80 hp at 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 5200 RPM. It features a fuel injection system and an electronic ignition, with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch. The bike has a tubular steel frame with an integral oil tank, and a front suspension of Ohlins USD adjustable preload and rebound damping, with a rear suspension of Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks and adjustable ride height, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs with Brembo radially mounted calipers and a rear brake with a single disc and 2-piston caliper. The wheels are 17 inches in diameter, with black rims and 36/40 spokes. The bike has a rake of 24.5 degrees with a trail of 99 mm and a wheelbase of 1420 mm. The seat height is 813 mm, and the bike weighs 205 kg with a fuel capacity of 17 liters. Overall, the Norton Commando 961 SF is a stylish, high-performance motorcycle with advanced features and impressive power.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 SF

Year: 2015


Engine: Four stroke, 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: Chrome sports exhaust
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
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 Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes: Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″, Black rim, 36 spoke
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″, Black rim, 40 spoke
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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