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Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Café Racer Sports Exhaust. |
| Emission details | Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | 525 “O” ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Ignition | Crank fired |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Torque | 90.00 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200 |
| Power | 80.00 |
| Engine details | Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound |
| Front suspension travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins USD - Adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 litres (0.22 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4255 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 203.5 kg (448.6 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 865 mm (34.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,170 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Wheels | Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Oval steel tube swin arm. Single lateral shock absorber with fully adjustable pibby tank |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi upside-down fork |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.0 x 66.0 mm (4.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches) |
| Model | Moto Morini 9 1-2 |
| Color options | Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back |
| Electrical | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Instruments | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Starter | Electric |
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