| Attribute | Norton Commando 961 SS 2009 × | Bimota DB6 Delirio 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Norton | Bimota |
| Model | Norton Commando 961 SS | Bimota DB6 Delirio |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 961 | 992 |
| Power (kw) | 58.4 | 67.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 88.1 | 88.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 94 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79 | 71.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Desmodromic valve control |
| Ignition | Crank fired electronic | - |
| Clutch | Cush drive clutch | Dry multi-plate with hidraulic control |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.1:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins RSU - Adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Marzocchi |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Adjustable monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Double disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Single disc. Bremo |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | 4130 chromoly steel | CrMo with aluminium plates |
| Front tyre | 120/70-X17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-X17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 102 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 100 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,425 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 188 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3103 | 0.3953 |
| Seat height (mm) | 813 | 830 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | - |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.3 | - |