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Norton Commando 961 Cafe - 2024 Specifications and Reviews
The 2024 Norton Commando 961 Cafe is a retro-styled middleweight built for riders seeking classic British character with modern reliability. Its air-cooled 961cc parallel-twin engine delivers 77 horsepower and 81 Nm of torque through traditional pushrod engineering, offering spirited performance with vintage appeal. Best known for blending timeless cafe racer aesthetics with contemporary fuel injection and electronics.
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General information | |
| Type | Classic |
| Year of manufacture | 2024 |
| Model | Norton Commando 961 Cafe |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | Constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel control | Pushrods |
| Fuel system | 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 | 10.1:1 |
| Torque | 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 6300 RPM |
| Output | 76.8 HP (56.1 kW)) @ 7250 RPM |
| Engine details | Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Seat | Colour-matched seat cowl |
| Wheels | Polished aluminium rims Dunlop Sportmax tyres. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS. |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS. |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping |
| 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) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank. |
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. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Update specs | |
| Comments | Also called Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer. |
| Electrical | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Instruments | Analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black, Platinum |
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