The Norton Commando Caf~A(c) Racer Special Edition motorcycle, created in 2010, features a parallel twin engine with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, and 2 valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 961 cc / 58.6 cu in, it has a bore x stroke of 88 x 79 mm and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The engine is air-cooled with dry sump lubrication and fuel injection, and has a crank fired electronic ignition. It has a maximum power output of 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter, and the transmission is 5-speed, constant mesh, with a chain final drive. The tubular steel frame has an integral oil tank, with a rake of 24.5 degrees and trail of 99mm / 3.9 in. The front suspension is a ~A43mm ~Ahlins RSU, with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping, with a front wheel travel of 115 mm / 4.53 in. The rear suspension has ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks, with adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping, and a rear wheel travel of 100 mm / 3.94 in. The front brakes feature Brembo 2 x ~A320mm semi-floating carbon stainless steel discs, with 4 piston “Gold Line” axial calipers, while the rear brakes have a Brembo single ~A220mm disc, with a 2 piston “Gold Line” caliper. The front and rear wheels are BST carbon fibre, with wheel sizes of 3.50 x 17″ and 5.00 x 17″ respectively. Front and rear tyre sizes are 120/70 -17 and 180/55 -17 respectively. The wheelbase is 1420 mm / 55.9 in, with a dry weight of 188 kg / 414 lbs, and a seat height of 813 mm / 32 in. The fuel capacity measures 17 litres / 4.5 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer Special Edition
| 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 |
