Norton Commando 961 SE vs Ducati Sport 1000S (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton Commando 961 SEstacks up against the Ducati Sport 1000S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Norton Commando 961 SE | Ducati Sport 1000S |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 961 cc | 992 cc |
| Horsepower | 80 hp | 91 hp |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Weight | 188 kg | 181 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 |
Norton Commando 961 SE vs Ducati Sport 1000S — which should you buy?
Picking between the Norton Commando 961 SE and the Ducati Sport 1000S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton Commando 961 SE brings 80 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Ducati Sport 1000S counters with 91 hp at 181 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: