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Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer - 2012 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryClassic
Year2012
ModelNorton Commando 961 Cafe Racer
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Exhaust systemCafé Racer Sports Exhaust.
Emission detailsEuro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter
Driveline525 “O” ring chain
ClutchWet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
Transmission type,final driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
Lubrication systemDry sump
IgnitionCrank fired
Fuel systemInjection. EFI
Valves per cylinder2
Compression10.1:1
Torque90.00 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200
Power80.00
Engine detailsParallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft.
Engine typeTwin, four-stroke
Capacity:961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakes diameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakesDouble disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-17
Rear suspension travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear suspensionOhlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound
Front suspension travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front suspension43mm Ohlins USD - Adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping.
Trail90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rake (fork angle)24.5°
Frame typeSteel tubular with integral oil tank

Physical measures and capacities

Oil capacity3.30 litres (0.22 quarts)
Fuel capacity17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Wheelbase1,420 mm (55.9 inches)
Seat height813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.4255 HP/kg
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc203.5 kg (448.6 pounds)
Dry weight188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)

Other specs

CommentsItalian brand.
Factory warranty3 years
Reserve fuel capacity4.50 litres (1.19 gallons)
Wheelbase1,470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance162 mm (6.4 inches)
Overall width865 mm (34.1 inches)
Overall length2,170 mm (85.4 inches)
WheelsExcel spoke rims with aluminium channel
Rear tyre180/55-R17
Front tyre120/70-R17
Rear wheel travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionOval steel tube swin arm. Single lateral shock absorber with fully adjustable pibby tank
Front wheel travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi upside-down fork
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Valves per cylinder4
Bore x Stroke107.0 x 66.0 mm (4.2 x 2.6 inches)
Torque102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 Revolutions">RPM
Capacity:1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches)
ModelMoto Morini 9 1-2
Color optionsBlack/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back
Electrical300 watt hi-output charging system.
InstrumentsNorton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer
StarterElectric

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