Comparisons / Comparison of Honda RC 51 and Norton Commando 961 SS Specs

Comparison of Honda RC 51 and Norton Commando 961 SS Specs [S]ave

Attribute
Norton Commando 961 SS Specs ×
Honda RC 51 ×
General
Production from (year)20062005
MakeNortonHonda
ModelNorton Commando 961 SS SpecsHonda RC 51
CategoryNaked bikeSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder24
Fuel systemCarburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCRInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder
Displacement (cm³)961999
Power (kw)58.4-
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)65-
Bore (mm)88100
Stroke (mm)7963.6
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCrank fired electronicComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
ClutchCush drive clutch-
Compression10.1:110.8:1
Exhaust system1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters.-
Chassis
Front suspension43mm Ohlins RSU - Adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspensionOhlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 1-piston calipers
Diameter (mm)220220
Frame type4130 chromoly steel-
Front tyre120/70-X17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre180/55-X17190/50-ZR17
Front wheel travel (mm)140130
Rear wheel travel (mm)102119
Trail (mm)10295
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24.523.5
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • black
  • black/metallic gray
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4351,420
Dry weight (kg)188195
Power/weight ratio0.3103-
Seat height (mm)813820
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)17.0318.16



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