Honda CB1100 vs Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB1100 (2017-2021) and the Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II (2017), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CB1100 88.5 hp, Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II 80 hp.
- Torque: Honda CB1100 91 Nm, Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II 90 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CB1100 252 kg, Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II 203 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CB1100 (2017-2021)88.5 (best)
- Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II (2017)80
Torque Nm
- Honda CB1100 (2017-2021)91 (best)
- Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II (2017)90
Weight kg
- Honda CB1100 (2017-2021)252
- Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II (2017)203 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2017-2021 · RS Remove |  2017 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2017-2021 | 2017 |
| Engine | 1140cc air/oil-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, PGM-FI, assist/slipper clutch | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft., Injection |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,140 cc | 961 cc |
| Power | 88.5 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest | 80 hp @ 7,700 rpm |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 5,500 rpmBest | 90 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist/slipper clutch | 5-speed, Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 252 kg (wet) | 203 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 795 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 16.8 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) conventional (right-side-up, NOT inverted) telescopic fork — thicker stanchions than the EX's 41mm fork but same conventional orientation | 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Separate Showa shocks with external reservoirs, adjustable preload | Ohlins twin shocks |
| Brake system | 2-channel ABS standard; sportier radial-mount front brake setup vs EX's axial-mount calipers | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers, 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc with single-piston caliper (256mm, shared with EX) | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, 220 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (RS uses 17-inch sport wheels/tires, unlike the EX's 18-inch wire-style wheels) | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |