Norton COMMANDO 961 SS: review, history, specs
The Norton COMMANDO 961 SS was a Air Cooled, Parallel Twin With Push-rod Valve Actuation Naked motorcycle produced by Norton in 2006. Max torque was 64.91 ft/lbs (88.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
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| Norton COMMANDO 961 SS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air Cooled, Parallel Twin With Push-rod Valve Actuation |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 64.91 ft/lbs (88.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | 2x39mm Keihin FCR |
| Transmission | Gear box: Direct gear drive Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Öhlins, Adjustable Preload, Compression, And Rebound Damping Rear: Öhlins Reservoir-style Twin Shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 2x320mm Discs 4 Piston Caliper Rear: Single 220mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 -17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 -17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 188.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 961.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a Direct gear drive transmission. Power was moderated via the Cush drive clutch.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70 -17 front tire and a 180/55 -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x320mm Discs 4 Piston Caliper in the front and a Single 220mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Öhlins, Adjustable Preload, Compression, And Rebound Damping while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins Reservoir-style Twin Shocks. The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.
2006 Norton COMMANDO 961 SSEdit
The limited run of 100 Series Norton 952 Commandos has already sold out, so, the company brought forth a new model, the 961 Commando.