2013 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer 2013


2013 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Norton's profilation of this bike
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.

General information
Model Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer
Year 2013
Category Classic
Rating 2.9  See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 961.0 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 80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 7700 RPM
Torque 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 10.1:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection
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)
Wheels Stainless steel spoked polished rim
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, silver, red
Starter Electric
Instruments Analogue speedo and tachometer. Multi-function display including mileage, trip, battery voltage and time.
Electrical 300 watt hi-output charging system.
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