Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Triumph Bonneville T120: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023) and the Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Norton Commando 961 Sport 76.8 hp, Triumph Bonneville T120 78.9 hp.
- Torque: Norton Commando 961 Sport 81 Nm, Triumph Bonneville T120 105 Nm.
- Weight: Norton Commando 961 Sport 230 kg, Triumph Bonneville T120 233 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)76.8
- Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026-present)78.9 (best)
Torque Nm
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)81
- Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026-present)105 (best)
Weight kg
- Norton Commando 961 Sport (2023)230 (best)
- Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026-present)233
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 Remove |  2026-present · 1200 Black 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 | two-cylinder parallel , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : combined air/water 1 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,200 cc 80 ch (78.90 hp) to 6,550 rpm 10.70 mkg (105 Nm) to 3,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 961 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 76.8 hp @ 7,250 rpm | 78.9 hp @ 6,550 rpmBest |
| Torque | 81 Nm @ 6,300 rpm | 105 Nm @ 3,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 5-speed, Wet multi-plate, Chain (final drive) | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 230 kg (wet)Best | 233 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | Not available | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 LBest | 14.5 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping | 2 lateral shock absorbers / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS., 320 mm | 2 Brembo discs Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS., 240 mm | 1 Nissin disc Ø 255 mm (10.04 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/70-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |