Norton MKII
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| Norton MKII | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| 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 Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir Rear: Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston 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 Liters / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate with 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 Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir in the front and a Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston 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 MKII was fitted with a 17 Liters / 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[edit | edit source]
Norton Commando 961 Café Racer MKII
Norton heritage Norton returns, the name synonymous with the British sport motorcycling culture, and a brand that added so many enduring names to the motorcycle lexicon Commando, Dominator, and of course Norton Manx whose fame was gained while dominating world Gran Prix road racing for decades. When the first Norton motorcycle, the Engerette, rolled out of the original Birmingham England factory in 1902, it was the birth of a lineage of motorcycles that shapes the motorcycle scene to this day. It is fitting that the new factory and world headquarters of Norton are based at the spiritual centre of British motorsport, the famous Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit, so near the traditional heart of the British motorcycle industry in Birmingham. We embrace the passion and pride of Nortons heritage, with our eyes firmly fixed on the future. We proudly continue the legacy and assume the mission of designing, engineering and building motorcycles that reflect the best of this iconic brand. Features common to all Norton Commando 961 models Norton is, and always will be a premium priced motorcycle with an emphasis on the quality of materials and attention to detail designed and engineered for superior road manners and exceptional road holding. We are proudly British. More than 80% of a Nortons individual parts are Made in England, and combine with some of the best components available. Chassis and running gear The Norton reputation for superior road-holding is legendary, and continues by building a chassis of the finest materials with real world geometry and settings. Norton frames are crafted in-house at our Castle Donington factory from cold drawn 1 inch diameter, .08″ wall thickness European steel. The frame also acts as the oil reservoir for the dry sump engine. Road manners are further enhanced by employing confidence inspiring and fully adjustable Ohlins suspension both front and rear, while braking tasks are handled by premier Brembo calipers, discs and master cylinders.
| Make Model | Norton Commando 961 Café Racer MKII |
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| 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 | Café Sports exhaust, 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 |
| 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 Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir |
| Rear Brakes | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17, 36 spoke |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17, 40 spoke |
| Front Tire | 120/70 -17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 -17 |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 415 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |