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Norton Commando 961 Cafe RacerNo rating yet. 12 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer model variants. |
| Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer model overview |
| Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer models include the 12 motorcycles below produced from 2010 to 2025. The 2025 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 961 ccm twin engine. The category is classic. |
| Engine and transmission | |
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| Displacement | 961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches) |
| Norton air-oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin with dry sump lubrication | |
| Power | 76.8 HP (56.1 kW) @ 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 6300 RPM |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Exhaust system | Multiple 3 way catalytic converter |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Frame is hand TIG and MIG welded at Norton HQ |
| Front dampers | 43mm Ohlins USD - Adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. |
| Rear dampers | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound |
| 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 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Wet weight | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
| Saddle height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 15.0 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts) |
| Other information | |
| Electrical | 300 watt hi-output charging system. |
| Light | Polished stainless-steel single headlamp |
| Maintenance | Find Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer parts, fluids and service manuals. |
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The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer model variants with detailed specs:
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2025 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Matrix Black, Manx Platinium Torque: 81.00 Nm Wet weight: 230.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Café Racer is the ideal combination of speed and style – a modern reincarnation of the dizzying machines favoured by the Ton Up Boys. It’s clip-on handlebars pull you in close to the action, where the roar of the engine fills your ears and all the matters is where you’re going and how quickly you’re getting there. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2023 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Colors: Black, Platinum Torque: 81.00 Nm Wet weight: 230.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: Exclusively built at the new state-of-the-art Norton factory in Solihull, England, the Commando 961 brings together expert craftsmanship and the very latest production techniques. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2019 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II Colors: Galatic Black/Gold Pinstripe, Titanium Grey/Black Pinstripe, Royal Red/Gold Pinstripe, Manx Silver/Red/Black Pinstripe, Steel Green/Black Pinstripe, English White/Black Pinstripe Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Commando 961 Cafe Racer was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2018 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II Colors: Black, Grey, White, Red, Green, Light blue Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Commando 961 Cafe Racer was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2017 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II Colors: Black, Grey, White, Red, Green, Light blue Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2016 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II Colors: Black, Grey, White, Red, Green, Light blue, Price as new: 115750 GBP Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: All commando 961 models are available in the dual seat option and available in all colours. The dual seat option gives the rider and pillion seat as well as a single seat configuration. The easy to attach single seat cowl quickly turns the bike back into the stylish single seat form. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black, White, Red, Green Price as new: 15750 GBP Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Commando 961 Cafe Racer was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2014 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black, Manx Silver, Piper Red Price as new: 15750 GBP Torque: 80.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2013 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black, silver, red Price as new: 15250 GBP Torque: 80.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The factory, located within the Donington Park Racing Circuit is ready to begin production of U.S. and Canadian 2013 models for these key markets. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2012 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back Price as new: 14500 GBP Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2011 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back Price as new: 13995 GBP Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: Classic sculptural forms are combined with raw functionalism, laying beautiful shapes over a structural frame and muscular motor. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2010 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Colors: Black/gold, Red/gold, yellow/black, silver/red/back Torque: 90.00 Nm Dry weight: 188.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: Classic sculptural forms are combined with raw functionalism, laying beautiful shapes over a structural frame and muscular motor. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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