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 |
