Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer: history, specs, pictures
The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Norton between 2010 and 2019. Max torque was 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer | |
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Also called | Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II |
Production | 2010 - 2019 |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 79.0mm |
Horsepower | 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
Fuel System | injection. crank fired electronic injection. |
Ignition | digital |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 43mm ohlins usd - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. Rear: ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound |
Brakes | Front: double disc. brembo, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers Rear: single disc. brembo, 2 piston calliper |
Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
Weight | 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg) (dry), 203.5 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 79.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 961.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a pushrods.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. brembo, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers in the front and a single disc. brembo, 2 piston calliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm ohlins usd - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. while the rear was equipped with a ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound. The Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.