Aprilia Mana 850 vs Norton 961 Commando California: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Mana 850 (2016) and the Norton 961 Commando California (2020), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Aprilia Mana 850 2016 · GT Remove	Norton 961 Commando California 2020 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2016	2020
Engine	839.3 ccm (51.21 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Aprilia 90° longitudinal V twin, Injection. Integrated engine management system. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body	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	839 cc	961 cc
Power	76.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm	80 hp @ 6,500 rpmBest
Torque	73 Nm @ 5,000 rpm	90 Nm @ 5,200 rpmBest
Transmission	Automatic, Automatic, Chain (final drive)	5-speed, Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter, Chain (final drive)
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	189 kg (dry)	188 kg (dry)Best
Seat height	800 mm	Not available
Fuel capacity	16 L	17 LBest
Front suspension	43 mm upside-down fork.	43mm Ohlins RWU - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension	Aluminium alloy single-piece swingarm. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and 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. Four-piston radial calipers., 320 mm	Double disc, 320 mm
Rear brake	Single disc. ABS, 260 mm	Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper. ABS., 220 mm
Front tire	120/70-17	120/70-17
Rear tire	180/55-17	180/55-17
Quickshifter	Not available	Not available
Launch price	Not available	Not available