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General information | |
| Color Options | Matrix Black, Manx Platinum |
| Category | Classic |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel Control | Pushrods |
| Induction | Injection. Crank-fired, electronic injection |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Max Torque | 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 6300 RPM |
| Max Power | 76.8 HP (56.1 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
| Engine Details | Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Capacity | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Seat Height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
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Commando 961 Sport dimensions and frame | |
| Seat | Optional dual seat |
| Wheels | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS. |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS. |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Frame | Frame is hand TIG and MIG welded at Norton HQ |
Other specs | |
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| Electrical | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Instruments | Analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | FINAL DRIVE 525 O-ring chain |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Motorcycle name | Norton Commando 961 Sport |
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