The Norton Commando 961 Sport motorcycle, produced from 2013 to 2015, featured a parallel twin engine with a capacity of 961 cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The bike was air-cooled and had a dry sump lubrication system. It also had a fuel injection system and an electronic ignition with an electric starter. The Norton Commando 961 Sport had a maximum power output of 59.7 kW / 80 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb at 5200 rpm. The bike’s clutch was a wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter, and the transmission included five speeds with constant mesh. The motorcycle had a tubular steel frame with integrated oil tank and a rake of 24.5 degrees. The front suspension featured A43 mm Ohlins USD forks and the rear suspension was Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks. The bike had a 2 x A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel disc Brembo front brakes and a single A220 mm disc Brembo rear brake. The motorcycle’s front and rear wheels were 17-inch stainless steel polished rims with 36 and 40 spokes respectively. The bike’s front and rear tyres measured 120/70-17″ and 180/55-17″, respectively. The Norton Commando 961 Sport had a wheelbase of 1420 mm / 55.9 in, a seat height of 813 mm / 32 in, and a dry weight of 188 kg / 415 lbs. Finally, the bike had a fuel capacity of 17 litres / 4.5 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Sport
| Year | 2013 – 15 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Multiple 3 way catalytic converter, 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 |
| Rake | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| 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 “Gold Line” Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo “Gold Line” front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir |
| Rear Brakes | Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston “Gold Line” caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17″, 36 spoke, stainless steel polished rim |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17″, 40 spoke, stainless steel polished rim |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 -17″ |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 -17″ |
| 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 |
