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2024Norton Commando 961 Cafe

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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.

Capacity: 961.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 230.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 76.8 HP (56.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering75%

City riding55%

Daily riding50%

Touring40%

Two-up35%

Track45%

Best for: Built for spirited café-racer style rides, twisty backroads, and looking good doing it rather than long-distance touring or track domination.
Built for: A traditional British twin with premium Ohlins and Brembo componentry, offering old-school soul wrapped in modern chassis performance.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting plush touring comfort, pillion-friendly ergonomics, or any serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Norton Commando 961 Cafe, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 961.0 ccm
Power: 76.8 HP (56.5 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque: 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m) @ 6300 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3339 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 88.0 x 79.0 mm
Compression: 10.1:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Wet weight: 230.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel tubular with integral oil tank.
Front suspension: 43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel: 115 mm
Rear wheel travel: 100 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17