Norton Commando Cafe Racer (2010)

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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

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