Comparison of Bimota DB5 Mille and Norton Commando 961 Sport 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Norton Commando 961 Sport 2012 × |  Bimota DB5 Mille × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2007 |
| Make | Norton | Bimota |
| Model | Norton Commando 961 Sport | Bimota DB5 Mille |
| Category | Classic | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI | - |
| Engine details | Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 961 | 992 |
| Power (kw) | 58.4 | 67.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 90 | 85 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 94 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79 | 71.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Desmodromic valve control |
| Emission details | 3 way catalytic converter | - |
| Driveline | Constant mesh 5 speed | - |
| Ignition | Crank fired | - |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter | Dry multiplate with hydraulic pump |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins RWU - Adjustable preload, compression damping.. | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided steel swing arm. Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, preload, compression | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers | Double disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper | Single disc. Bremo |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank. Swing arm: Twin-sided steel construction. | CrMo |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheels | Front wheel: 36 spoke 3.50 x 17” Chrome Rim. Rear wheel: 40 spoke 5.0 x 17” Chrome Rim | - |
| Trail (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Instruments | Analogue speedo and tachometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,420 | 1,425 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 188 | 156 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3106 | 0.4308 |
| Seat height (mm) | 813 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |
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