Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023) and the Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Norton Commando 961 Sport 76.8 hp, Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 82.9 hp.
- Torque: Norton Commando 961 Sport 81 Nm, Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 78 Nm.
- Weight: Norton Commando 961 Sport 230 kg, Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT 203 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)76.8
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)82.9 (best)
Torque Nm
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)81 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)78
Weight kg
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)230
- Suzuki GSX-8T / GSX-8TT (2026-present)203 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 Remove |  2026-present · GSX-8TT Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2023 | 2026-present |
| Engine | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft., Injection. Crank-fired, electronic injection | 776cc DOHC parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 961 cc | 776 cc |
| Power | 76.8 hp @ 7,250 rpm | 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 81 Nm @ 6,300 rpmBest | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed, Wet multi-plate, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 230 kg (wet) | 203 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | Not available | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 16.5 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | KYB inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping | KYB link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, coil spring, oil damped, cam-style preload adjuster |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS standard front & rear |
| Front brake | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS., 320 mm | Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin discs |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS., 240 mm | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | Dunlop Roadsport2-X, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | Dunlop Roadsport2-X, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 11,149 (US MSRP, MY2026 launch) |