The Norton Commando 961 SS is a motorcycle model that was released in 2010. It features a 961cc parallel twin engine with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike has a compression ratio of 10.1:1 and is air-cooled with dry sump lubrication. Fuel injection and crank-fired electronic ignition make starting the Commando an easy task.
The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 59.7 kW at 6500rpm and maximum torque of 90Nm at 5200rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate with a hydraulic lifter and it is equipped with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. The final drive is a 525 “O” ring chain.
The Commando 961 SS has a tubular steel frame with integral oil tank, a 24.5-degree rake, and 99mm of trail. The front suspension is an ~A43mm ~Ahlins RSU with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. It has a front wheel travel of 115mm. The rear suspension is ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks with adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. It has a rear wheel travel of 100mm.
The front brakes are Brembo 2 x ~A320mm semi-floating carbon stainless steel discs with 4 piston “Gold Line” axial calipers while the rear brakes are Brembo single ~A220mm discs with 2 piston “Gold Line”caliper. The front and rear wheels are BST carbon fibre with sizes 3.50 x 17″ and 5.00 x 17″ respectively. It has a front tyre of 120/70-17 and a rear tyre of 180/55-17.
The bike has a wheelbase of 1420mm, dry weight of 188kg, seat height of 813mm, and a fuel capacity of 17 litres / 4.5 US gal.
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer
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
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