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Norton Commando 961 SS (2010)

The Norton Commando 961 Sport is a 2010 motorcycle with a parallel twin engine, 961cc capacity, and 80 horsepower at 6500 RPM. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. The frame is made of tubular steel with an integral oil tank and has a 24.5-degree rake and 99mm trail. Suspension is provided by Ohlins RSU front forks and twin shocks in the rear, both adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The bike has Brembo brakes with two 320mm discs in the front and a single 220mm disc in the rear. The front and rear wheels are BST carbon fiber, and the tires are 120/70-17 and 180/55-17. The Norton Commando 961 SS has a wheelbase of 1420mm, a dry weight of 188kg, and a fuel capacity of 17 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Sport

Year: 2010
Engine: Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 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
Induction: Fuel injected
Ignition: Crank fired 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 RSU, 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 semi-floating carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston “Gold Line” axial calipers
Rear Brakes: Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston “Gold Line”caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″, BST carbon fibre
Rear Wheel: 5.00 x 17″, BST carbon fibre
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414 lbs
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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