The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a motorcycle model from 2016-17 with a 961 cc parallel twin engine that has a capacity of 58.6 cubic inches. It has a compression ratio of 10.1:1, air cooling, and a dry sump lubrication system. The fuel injection system is electronic, and the bike starts with an electric ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 80 horsepower at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 5200 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter, and the transmission is constant mesh with five speeds. The bike has a chain final drive with a 525 “O” ring. The frame is tubular steel with an integral oil tank, and the front suspension is adjustable with an ~43 mm Ohlins USD, while the rear suspension is adjustable with an Ohlins reservoir-style twin shock. The front brakes have two 320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs with four-piston Brembo radially mounted calipers, while the rear brake has one 220 mm disc with a two-piston Brembo caliper. The bike has a 24.5 degree rake and a 99 mm trail, with a wheelbase of 1420 mm and a seat height of 813 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 188 kg, and the fuel capacity is 17 liters or 4.5 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer MKII
| Year | 2016 – 17 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Caf~A(c) Sports exhaust, 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 |
| 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, 36 spoke |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17, 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 | 188 kg / 415 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
