Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer 2012 General information | |
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| Model | Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer |
| Year of manufacture | 2012 |
| Type | Classic |
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Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Output | 80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI |
| Ignition | Crank fired |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Driveline | 525 “O” ring chain |
| Emission details | Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter |
| Exhaust system | Café Racer Sports Exhaust. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins USD – Adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks – Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 203.5 kg (448.6 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4255 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Electrical | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Comments | The Commando 961 Cafe Racer and the Commando 961 Sport are currently only available in the U.K., but will be made available internationally. |
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Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 12 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer discussion group or the general Norton discussion group. |
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