Norton Commando 961 SF MKII (2016-17)

The Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII was produced from 2016 to 2017 and features a four stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 961cc. The engine uses hydraulic lifters and has two valves per cylinder, with a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The bike is cooled by an air cooled system and uses fuel injection for induction. It has a max power of 59.7 kW / 80 hp at 6500 rpm and max torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb at 5200 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed constant mesh transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch.

The Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII has a tubular steel frame with an integral oil tank, and front suspension features Ohlins USD forks with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The rear suspension is a reservoir-style twin shocks system also with adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are Brembo 2 x 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers, while the rear brakes feature a Brembo single 220mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle also has a Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir.

Front wheel measures 3.50 x 17″ with a 120/70-17 tire, and the rear wheel is 5.50 x 17″ with a 180/55-17 tire. The rake is 24.5 degrees with a trail of 99 mm / 3.9 in, and a wheelbase of 1420 mm / 55.9 in. The seat height is 813 mm / 32 in and the wet weight is 205 kg / 452 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters / 4.5 US gal. The motorcycle also uses a dry sump lubrication system and electronic ignition, with an electric starter.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII

Year: 2016- 17


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
Wet Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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