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.

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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