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NortonCommando 961 Sport

2023

Power
76.8hp
@ 7,250 rpm
Torque
81Nm
@ 6,300 rpm
Weight
230kg
wet
Engine
961cc
2 cyl · Twin, four-stroke
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The Norton 961/SS Commando is a motorcycle that was produced by Norton Motorcycles, the Oregon based company that bought the rights to the Norton brand name. Owner Kenny Dreer progressed from restorin — photo by Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK
The Norton 961/SS Commando is a motorcycle that was produced by Norton Motorcycles, the Oregon based company that bought the rights to the Norton brand name. Owner Kenny Dreer progressed from restorin — photo by Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Norton Commando 961 Sport is listed for 2023, in 1 version. Category: Classic/Retro. Latest version (2023): 961 cc, 76.8 hp, 81 Nm, and 230 kg.

Engine

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
Displacement
961 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Twin, four-stroke
Cooling
air/oil-cooled
Transmission
5-speed, Wet multi-plate, Chain (final drive)
Gears
5
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
76.8 hp
Power (metric)
56.1 kW
Peak power at
7,250 rpm
Torque
81 Nm
Peak torque at
6,300 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension
Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
180/55-ZR17

Brakes

System
ABS
Front
Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS., 320 mm
Rear
Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS., 240 mm

Dimensions

Weight
230 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
Not available
Fuel capacity
15 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
Not available

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