Norton Commando 961 cafe racer MKII (2018)

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The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a 2018 motorcycle with a parallel twin engine, fuel injection, and an electronic ignition. It has a maximum power of 80 horsepower at 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 5200 RPM. This bike has a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain, 525 “O” ring final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel and has an integral oil tank. It has a front suspension system with 43mm Ohlins USD forks that are adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The rear suspension is also Ohlins and offers adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. The brakes are Brembo with a 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel dual-disc setup at the front and a single 220mm disc with a 2-piston caliper at the back. The wheels are spoked with a front tyre size of 120/70-17 and a rear tyre size of 180/55-17. This motorcycle has a rake angle of 24.5 degrees, a trail of 99mm, and a wheelbase of 1420mm. The dry weight is 188kg and the fuel tank capacity is 17 litres. Overall, the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a high-performance motorcycle with impressive features and specs.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer MKII

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: 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

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