Norton Commando 961 SE: history, specs, pictures
| Norton Commando 961 SE | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Commando 961SE |
| Production | 2010 - 2012 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 79.0mm |
| Horsepower | 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. efi |
| Ignition | crank fired electronic |
| Spark Plug | NGK 180/55-17 `11[1] |
| Battery | YUASA 120/70-17 `11[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm ohlins rwu Rear: ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. full brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers Rear: single disc. full brembo system, 2 piston “gold line” calliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg) (dry), 203.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Norton Commando 961 SE was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Norton between 2010 and 2012. Max torque was 66.38 ft/lbs (90.0 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 wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter.
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. full brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, brembo 4 piston “gold line” axial callipers in the front and a single disc. full brembo system, 2 piston “gold line” calliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm ohlins rwu while the rear was equipped with a ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks. The Commando 961 SE was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 414.47 pounds (188.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.