Norton 961 Cafe Racer MK II: review, history, specs
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| Norton 961 Cafe Racer MK II | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2013 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | Injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed manual Final Drive: 525 O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: Ohlins USD 43 mm Rear: Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir |
| Brakes | Front: Double disc 320 mm Rear: Single disc 220 mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 203.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Norton 961 Cafe Racer MK II was a Twin, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Norton in 2013. Max torque was 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 961.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc 320 mm in the front and a Single disc 220 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins USD 43 mm while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
2013 Norton 961 Cafe Racer MK II[edit | edit source]
The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MK II model is a Classic bike manufactured by Norton. In this version sold from year 2013 and it is equiped with a Twin, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 80.00 HP (58.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 90.00 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM. The Commando 961 Cafe Racer MK II was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style.