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 |
