Norton Commando 961 SE
2012Classic

Norton Commando 961 SE

Key specifications

Engine
961 cc
Power
80 HP
Torque
90 Nm
Weight
188 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
4.5 L
Transmission
5-speed
Seat height
32 mm
Front brakes
Double disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers
Rear brakes
Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Norton
Model
Commando 961 SE
Category
Classic
Starter
Electric
Comments
Carbon front mud guard, chain guard, rear wheel hugger, rear number plate hugger, headlight mounting, front and rear wheel.
Electrical
Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging system
Instruments
Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer
Color Options
Black/gold
Power
80.00 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Clutch
Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
Torque
90.00 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
Gearbox
5-speed
Ignition
Crank fired electronic
Driveline
Constant
mesh 5 speed.
Final
drive: 525 “
O
” ring chain
Engine Type
Engine
developed by
Norton
and
F1
engine builders,
T
of
Oxfordshire
,
England
.
Parallel
twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft.
Fuel System
Injection. EFI
Bore X Stroke
88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression
10.1:1
Displacement
961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Twin, four-stroke
Exhaust System
1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. Euro 3.
Emission Details
Euro 3
Lubrication System
Dry sump
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Seat Height
813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Oil Capacity
3.30 litres (0.22 quarts)
Fuel Capacity
17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Power Weight Ratio
0.4255 HP/kg
Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc
203.0 kg (447.5 pounds)
Rake
24.5°
Trail
99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheels
Front
wheel: 3.50 x 17”
T Carbon Fibre
.
Rear
wheel: 5.0 x 17”
Rear Tyre
180/55-17
Frame Type
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Front Tyre
120/70-17
Rear Brakes
Single
disc.
Full Brembo
system, 2 piston “
Gold Line
” calliper
Front Brakes
Double
disc.
Full Brembo
system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs,
Brembo
4 piston “
Gold Line
” axial callipers
Rear Suspension
Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks
Front Suspension
43mm Ohlins RWU
Rear Wheel Travel
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Wheel Travel
115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Diameter
220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)

Available colors

Black/gold