Norton Commando 961 SE 2012 General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Norton Commando 961 SE |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Classic |
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Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Engine developed by Norton and F1 engine builders, MCT of Oxfordshire, England. Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Power | 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 |
| Bore x stroke | 88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI |
| Ignition | Crank fired electronic |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Driveline | Constant mesh 5 speed. Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain |
| Emission details | Euro 3 |
| Exhaust system | 1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. Euro 3. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins RWU |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks |
| 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) |
| Wheels | Front wheel: 3.50 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre. Rear wheel: 5.0 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 203.0 kg (447.5 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Electrical | Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging system |
| Comments | Carbon front mud guard, chain guard, rear wheel hugger, rear number plate hugger, headlight mounting, front and rear wheel. |
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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 SE discussion group or the general Norton discussion group. |
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