Comparison of Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto and Norton Commando 961SE 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto × |  Norton Commando 961SE 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2011 |
| Make | Ducati | Norton |
| Model | Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto | Norton Commando 961SE |
| Category | Classic | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body | Injection |
| Engine details | - | Engine developed by Norton and F1 engine builders, MCT of Oxfordshire, England |
| Displacement (cm³) | 992 | 961 |
| Power (kw) | 66.3 | 58.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 91.3 | 90 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.5 | 79 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | - |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter |
| Driveline | - | Constant mesh 5 speed. Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain |
| Ignition | - | Crank fired electronic |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Exhaust system | Black exhaust system with two mufflers r.h. | 1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. Euro 3. |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm upside-down fork | 43mm Ohlins RWU |
| Rear suspension | Twin fully adjustable shock absorber | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks |
| Front brakes | Double 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) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheels | - | Front wheel: 3.50 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre. Rear wheel: 5.0 x 17” BST Carbon Fibre |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 115 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,425 | 1,420 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 182 | 188 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3643 | 0.3106 |
| Seat height (mm) | 825 | 813 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.3 |
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