| Attribute | Norton Commando 961 SS 2009 × | Norton Commando 961 SS 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Norton | Norton |
| Model | Norton Commando 961 SS | Norton Commando 961 SS |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR |
| Displacement (cm³) | 961 | 961 |
| Power (kw) | 58.4 | 58.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 88.1 | 65 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79 | 79 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Crank fired electronic | Crank fired electronic |
| Clutch | Cush drive clutch | Cush drive clutch |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Exhaust system | 1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters. | 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. | 43mm Ohlins RSU - Adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjstable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | 4130 chromoly steel | 4130 chromoly steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-X17 | 120/70-X17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-X17 | 180/55-X17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 188 | 188 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3103 | 0.3103 |
| Seat height (mm) | 813 | 813 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.3 | - |