Comparison of Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE and Norton Commando 961 Sport 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE × |  Norton Commando 961 Sport 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Make | Ducati | Norton |
| Model | Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE | Norton Commando 961 Sport |
| Category | Sport | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Injection. EFI |
| Engine details | L-Twin cylinder | Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 849.4 | 961 |
| Power (kw) | 100.8 | 58.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 90 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 79 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | - |
| Emission details | Euro 3 | 3 way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84. | Constant mesh 5 speed |
| Ignition | - | Crank fired |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Compression | 13.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks | 43mm Ohlins RWU - Adjustable preload, compression damping.. |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Twin-sided steel swing arm. Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, preload, compression |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston “Gold Line” axial callipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | Steel tubular with integral oil tank. Swing arm: Twin-sided steel construction. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheels | 5-spoke in light alloy | Front wheel: 36 spoke 3.50 x 17” Chrome Rim. Rear wheel: 40 spoke 5.0 x 17” Chrome Rim |
| Trail (mm) | 103 | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,420 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 167 | 188 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6036 | 0.3106 |
| Seat height (mm) | 830 | 813 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 17 |
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