Norton Commando 961 SS: history, specs, pictures
| Norton Commando 961 SS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Commando 961 SS Specs |
| Production | 2006 - 2009 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 79.0mm |
| Horsepower | 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 64.98 ft/lbs (88.1 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. twin 39mm keihin fcr |
| Ignition | crank fired electronic |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm ohlins rsu - adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. Rear: ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. bremo Rear: single disc. bremo |
| Front Tire | 120/70-x17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-x17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 414.91 pounds (188.2 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Norton Commando 961 SS was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Norton between 2006 and 2009. Max torque was 64.98 ft/lbs (88.1 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
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.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the cush drive clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-x17 front tire and a 180/55-x17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. bremo in the front and a single disc. bremo in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm ohlins rsu - adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. while the rear was equipped with a ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.. The Commando 961 SS was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 414.91 pounds (188.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.