The Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII was a motorcycle produced between 2016 and 2017. It features a parallel twin engine with a capacity of 961cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The engine is air-cooled and features fuel injection, electronic ignition, and a dry sump lubrication system. It produces a maximum power output of 59.7 kW / 80 hp and maximum torque of 90 Nm / 65 ft-lbs. The motorcycle has a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with final drive via a chain. The frame is made of tubular steel with an integral oil tank and has a rake of 24.5 degrees and a trail of 99mm. The front suspension features 43mm Ohlins USD forks with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The rear suspension has adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping with an Ohlins reservoir-style twin shock setup. Braking is handled by Brembo radial calipers with fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs in the front and a single disc with a 2-piston caliper in the rear. The motorcycle has a 1420mm wheelbase, a 813mm seat height, and weighs 188kg. Its fuel capacity is 17 liters or 4.5 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Sport 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 | 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 L / 4.5 US gal |
