2017
Norton Commando 961 SF Mk II - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 703556 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | Commando 961 SF Mk II |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Hand welded seamless tubular steel with integral oil tank |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Ohlins twin shocks |
| Reartyre | 180/55-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Seat | Optional dual seat |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Black rims, wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Constant mesh. Final drive 525 “O” ring chain. |
| Emissiondetails | Multiple 3 way catalytic converter. |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Exhaustsystem | Black chrome front pipes and reverse cone silencers |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Crank fired electronic |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry sump |
| Power | 80.00 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 90.00 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, red, white, green, grey, light blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Carbon front mud guard, chain guard, rear wheel hugger, rear number plate hugger, headlight mounting, front and rear wheel. |
| Instruments | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 3.30 litres (0.22 quarts) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4255 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
About Norton
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
James Lansdowne Norton
Best Known For:
Isle of Man glory (Manx), Featherbed frame, Commando twins; modern V4/V-twin revivals
Company History
Few badges carry more romance than Norton: Manx singles howling over the Mountain, the Featherbed frame teaching the world about chassis stiffness, and the Commando’s rubber-mounted charisma defining a generation of British twins. Financial dramas and ownership changes punctuated the marque’s modern history, but the idea of Norton endured—elegant engines, taut handling, and a certain aristocratic restraint. Recent revivals pursued premium V4s and modernized Commandos with contemporary electronics and finishes, aiming to reconcile heritage with present-day reliability and compliance. Enthusiasts remain drawn to the riding experience: steering that reads the road, engines that speak through the bars, and ergonomics suited to fast B-roads. Historically, Norton is a pillar of motorcycling’s canon. Whether in classic trim under club racers or in modern carbon and billet, the name signals a commitment to the art of handling and the poetry of mechanical rhythm.