Norton Commando 961 Sport (2013-15)

The Norton Commando 961 Sport motorcycle, produced from 2013 to 2015, featured a parallel twin engine with a capacity of 961 cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The bike was air-cooled and had a dry sump lubrication system. It also had a fuel injection system and an electronic ignition with an electric starter. The Norton Commando 961 Sport had a maximum power output of 59.7 kW / 80 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb at 5200 rpm. The bike’s clutch was a wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter, and the transmission included five speeds with constant mesh. The motorcycle had a tubular steel frame with integrated oil tank and a rake of 24.5 degrees. The front suspension featured A43 mm Ohlins USD forks and the rear suspension was Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks. The bike had a 2 x A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel disc Brembo front brakes and a single A220 mm disc Brembo rear brake. The motorcycle’s front and rear wheels were 17-inch stainless steel polished rims with 36 and 40 spokes respectively. The bike’s front and rear tyres measured 120/70-17″ and 180/55-17″, respectively. The Norton Commando 961 Sport had a wheelbase of 1420 mm / 55.9 in, a seat height of 813 mm / 32 in, and a dry weight of 188 kg / 415 lbs. Finally, the bike had a fuel capacity of 17 litres / 4.5 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Sport

Year: 2013 – 15


Engine: Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Multiple 3 way catalytic converter, Euro 3 compliant
Induction: Fuel injected
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, 525 “O” ring

Frame: Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Suspension: ~A43 mm ~Ahlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.53 in
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.94 in
Front Brakes: Brembo 2 x ~A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston “Gold Line” Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo “Gold Line” front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes: Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston “Gold Line” caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″, 36 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″, 40 spoke, stainless steel polished rim
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17″
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17″
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 415 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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