Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Norton 961 Commando California: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 (2021-2022) and the Norton 961 Commando California (2020), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 95.2 hp, Norton 961 Commando California 80 hp.
- Torque: Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 90 Nm, Norton 961 Commando California 90 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 (2021-2022)95.2 (best)
- Norton 961 Commando California (2020)80
Torque Nm
- Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 (2021-2022)90
- Norton 961 Commando California (2020)90
Weight kg
- Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 (2021-2022)212
- Norton 961 Commando California (2020)188
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2022 Remove |  2020 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2021-2022 | 2020 |
| Engine | 896.1 ccm (54.68 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, V90 longitudinal 90° V twin., Injection. Integrated engine management system. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire electronic throttle control. | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft., Injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 896 cc | 961 cc |
| Power | 95.2 hp @ 8,750 rpmBest | 80 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch., Chain (final drive) | 5-speed, Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 212 kg (wet) | 188 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 870 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | Kayaba upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm stanchions adjustable in preload and hydraulic rebound damping | 43mm Ohlins RWU - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium alloy swingarm Sachs monoshock absorber adjustable in preload and hydraulic rebound damping. | Twin-sided steel swing arm. Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, preload, compression |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. ABS.Stainless steel wave floating wave disc. 4-piston., 320 mm | Double disc, 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial calipers.., 240 mm | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper. ABS., 220 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.