Norton 961 SF MKII: review, history, specs
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| Norton 961 SF MKII | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2016 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | Parallel Twin, air cooled |
| 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 | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed constant mesh Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping Rear: Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound & compression |
| Brakes | Front: Double disc Brembo 320 mm Rear: Single disc Brembo 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 | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Norton 961 SF MKII was a Parallel Twin, air cooled Road motorcycle produced by Norton in 2016. 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 constant mesh 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 Brembo 320 mm in the front and a Single disc Brembo 220 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound & compression. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
2016 Norton 961 SF MKII[edit | edit source]
The 2017 Commando 961 SF was built after the successful launch of the sport. It has upside down forks and radial brake callipers with a carbon fibre front, mud guard, rear number plate hanger and chain gaurd.