2014 Norton Commando 961SF - Coolness Factor = 81.2%

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2014 Norton Commando 961SF - Coolness Factor = 81.2%

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An all new Norton 961cc parallel twin with hydraulic push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank, balancer shaft and cassette gear box. Built and developed in house at the Norton UK Factory.

2014 Norton Commando 961SF - Totalmotorcycle.com International Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP Price: Single Seat $23,900; Dual seat $24,850 CDN
UK/European MSRP Price: £16,495 GBP (Out The Door, Price includes VAT at 20%).


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Engine type
An all new Norton 961cc parallel twin with hydraulic push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank, balancer shaft and cassette gear box. Built and developed in house at the Norton UK Factory.
Displacement
961cc
Cooling System
Air/Oil
Valve actuation
Push rod, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke
88mm x 79mm
Compression ratio
10.1:1
Power
80PS @ 7700RPM
Torque
80Nm @ 6000RPM
Exhaust
Black chrome front pipes and reverse cone silencers
Ignition
Crank fired electronic
Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter
Transmission
Gear box
Constant mesh 5 speed
Final drive
525 “O” ring chain
Clutch
Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
Electric Start
Electronics & Controls
Instrumentation
Norton electronic analogue speedo & tachometer
Digital information Display
Charging System
300 watt hi-output

Frame
Frame
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Front suspension
Ohlins USD
Rear Suspension
Ohlins
Swing arm
Twin-sided steel construction
Wheelbase
1420mm (55.9 in)
Rake
24.5 degrees

Trail:
99mm (3.9 in)

Front wheel
36 spoke 3.50 x 17" Alloy Rim (Black)
Rear wheel
40 spoke 5.5 x 17" Alloy Rim (Black)
Front tyre
120/70 x 17"
Rear tyre
180/55 x 17"
Front wheel travel
115mm (4.53 in)
Rear wheel travel
100mm (3.94 in)
Handlebars
Alloy tapered bar in black
Miscellaneous
Carbon flyscreen

Carbon chain guard

Carbon front and rear mudguards

Fuel tank capacity
17 litres (3.82 UK gallon)
Dry weight
188kg (414.5 lbs)
Seat height
813mm (32 in)
Steering
Fully machined billet yokes

Brakes
Front brakes •Twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs
• Brembo 4 piston 'goldline' radially mounted calipers
•Stainless steel braided hoses

Rear brakes •Single Brembo 220mm disc
• Brembo 2 piston caliper
•Brembo rear brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hose

Performance
Power
80PS @ 7700RPM
Torque
80Nm @ 6000RPM
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Re: This Week: 2014 Norton Commando 961SF - Vote Now

#2 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Ceemes and Hyperr were suggesting classic ride (1954 Vincent Black Shadow HRD 998) in the suggestion box for the Cool Wall this week. While I don't have the 1954 Vincent Black Shadow HRD 998 in our Motorcycle Guides, I thought I'd put up the next best modern thing... a Norton Commando!

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#3 Unread post by montanalifter »

Hard not to give this bike an awesome but the price, ouch! Its a strong cool for me, very nice looking bike.

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#4 Unread post by ceemes »

I went with awesome. This bike looks like the perfect balance of old and new.....love the look of the engine, the nakedness, the twin rear shocks, totally retro, yet with enough of the modern cons. The price however....oh lordy.....she will be on my unattainium list for a long time, unless I win the lotto.
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#5 Unread post by faded sun »

That is a nice looking bike but for that money you're into a nice BMW. After freight and PDI you're talking close to $30,000. Ouch.
Is that gold plate I see on the shocks? That's twice what the Zero was going for and THAT was an expensive bike...

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#6 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Super nice bike....but holy doodle....the price.
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#7 Unread post by ZRex »

It is hard to say Awesome with that price, but I really, realy like the look. I guess I will still say Awesome, but I wouldn't buy one even if I had the money (unless like ceemes said I won the lottery).

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#8 Unread post by High_Side »

Nice bike but like others have said - there is no way that it justifies the price given the performance available. I am not sure if this is the limited edition "Dominator" model but if it is apparently they are ALL sold out so someone out there thinks it is worth the money....

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#9 Unread post by HYPERR »

High_Side wrote:Nice bike but like others have said - there is no way that it justifies the price given the performance available.
Yeah at this price and performance, I would rather have a nicely restored '74 850 Commando. I suppose I could get a really nice one for that kind of coin! :kicking:
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#10 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

Sweet baby Jesus in a handbasket, this bike is awesome! (Anyway, it's the Cool Wall, not the great-value-for-money wall).
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