Comparison of Benelli Tornado Tre 903 LE and Norton Commando 961SE 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Benelli Tornado Tre 903 LE × |  Norton Commando 961SE 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2011 |
| Make | Benelli | Norton |
| Model | Benelli Tornado Tre 903 LE | Norton Commando 961SE |
| Category | Sport | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm | Injection |
| Engine details | Anti-vibration countershaft | Engine developed by Norton and F1 engine builders, MCT of Oxfordshire, England |
| Displacement (cm³) | 898 | 961 |
| Power (kw) | 102.8 | 58.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 100 | 90 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.2 | 79 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | Primary gears, final chain | Constant mesh 5 speed. Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain |
| Ignition | Electronic | Crank fired electronic |
| Clutch | Dry clutch with anti-blocking system | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. Euro 3. |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Ohlins | 43mm Ohlins RWU |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Full Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Full Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | ASD tubular CrMo steel front, rear hollow cast aluminium box section | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheels | Marchesini in forged aluminium | Front wheel: 3.50 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre. Rear wheel: 5.0 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 115 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 144 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 95 | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 23.5 | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,419 | 1,420 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 188 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5557 | 0.3106 |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 813 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.3 |
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