Norton Commando 961 California 50th Anniversary

Norton Commando 961 California 50th Anniversary
Manufacturer	Norton
Production	2018
Engine	Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.1:1
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Frame	Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Suspension	Front: Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. Rear: Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Brakes	Front: Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir Rear: Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Tire	120/70 -17"
Rear Tire	180/55 -17"
Wheelbase	1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height	813 mm / 32 in
Weight	188 kg / 415 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.1:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 -17" front tire and a 180/55 -17" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir in the front and a Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder in the rear. The front suspension was a Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.. The Commando 961 California 50th Anniversary was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 188 kg / 415 lbs. The wheelbase was 1420 mm / 55.9 in long.

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Overview

Norton Commando 961 California 50th anniversary

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Norton will release three special editions, The Café Racer, the Sport and including this completely new addition to the range, the Commando 961 California, which is a basic hand constructed English roadster has coronary heart, ardour and a soul. The California oozes all of those qualities and extra; timeless type, basic appears with the very best of present efficiency parts in ABS Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension and that fabulous handcrafted Norton chassis.

Norton boss Stuart Garner said: “The idea came about between me and Simon Skinner (head of design). “We looked at what was right for the brand from an image position, and from an engineering position. This just seemed right, and it will appeal to another type of Commando fan, too. We’ve already got a café racer and a more upright roadster– but this gives us something else again and it just looks perfect for the period. Riders have become less hell-bent on speed in recent years, and a bit more lifestyle focused, and this meets that desire head-on.”

“We’re going to build 50 numbered editions of each Commando model for the anniversary,” says Garner. “The Café Racer, the Sport and the California will all be pimped-out with all our polished and carbon special parts, then we’ll discount them back to the price of the standard model as a bit of a thank you for all the support that’s enabled us to have a 50th anniversary. It’s just us giving a little something back. Each limited edition bike will also have its unique build number etched onto the clock face.”

Norton 961 California 50th Anniversary Special Specs: –          Ohlins ‘Roadholder’ front forks and Ohlins rear twin shock –          ABS Brembo brakes –          Handmade Norton Chassis with Ohlins chassis pack and sprocket –          Semi-Ape hanger bars –          Chrome headlamp and chain guard –          Classic style silver cylinder head and black barrel combo –          Aftermarket exhausts available –          Carbon-fibre front mudguard, tire hugger and number plate holder Available in four unique liveries, with a bike cover and paddock stand to suit

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Make Model.	Norton Commando 961 California 50th anniversary
Year	2018
Engine Type	Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke	88 x 79 mm
Compression	10.1:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Exhaust	Multiple 3 way catalytic converter, Euro 3 compliant
Induction	Fuel injected
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque	90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, 525 "O" ring
Frame	Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Rake	24.5°
Trail	99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Suspension	Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm / 4.53 in
Rear Suspension	Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.94 in
Front Brakes	Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes	Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17", 36 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Rear Wheel	5.50 x 17", 40 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Front Tire	120/70 -17"
Rear Tire	180/55 -17"
Wheelbase	1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height	813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight	188 kg / 415 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal

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