| General information |
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| Model: | Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Category: | Classic |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 961.00 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Power: | 80.00 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 90.00 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, final drive: | Chain |
| 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 |
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| 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 suspension travel: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension travel: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 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 |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| 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: | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 3.30 litres (0.22 quarts) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
| Instruments: | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Electrical: | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Color options: | Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back
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| 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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