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2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Review

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

Your Norton motorcycle is built completely by British hands and it truly “British at Heart”…

The Commando 961 Cafe Racer was built to replicate the old style cafe racers with all modern components and engineering whilst maintaining a classic appearance and style.

All commando 961 models are available in the dual seat option and available in all colours. The dual seat option gives the rider and pillion seat as well as a single seat configuration. The easy to attach single seat cowl quickly turns the bike back into the stylish single seat form.

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Clip on style handlebars
Upside down ohlins forks
Remote brembo master cylinders
Polished wheel rims
Carbon fibre flyscreen

 

 

2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

BIKE OPTIONS

FACTORY FIT OPTIONS PRICE

Polished Engine Pack £495
Polished Chassis Pack £595
Black Chassis Pack £595
Black Wheel Rims £245
Polished Wheel Rims £245
Carbon Wheels £2,195

ACCESSORIES PRICE

Carbon Flyscreen £295
Carbon Number Plate £245
Carbon Chainguard £225
Carbon Hugger £250
Chrome Sidestand £150
Chrome Chainguard £150
Polished Gearbox Filter £50
Paddock Stand £195
Aluminium Fuel Tank £1,680
Short Open Pipes £895
Long Open Pipes £895
Decat Pipe £295

 

 

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2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $21995 USD

Manufacturer Norton®
Model Name Commando 961
Trim Name Cafe Racer
Generic Type (Primary) Sport
Engine
Engine Type Parallel twin with dry sump
Displacement 961cc
Cooling System Air
Valve train Push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore 88mm
Stroke 79mm
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection
Ignition Crank fired electronic 3 compliant
Starter Electronic
Exhaust Cafe Racer Sports Exhaust
Drivetrain
Gearbox Constant mesh 5 speed
Final Drive 525 “O” ring chain
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1420mm (55.9 in)
Rake/trail 24.5 degrees/99mm (3.9 in)
Seat Height 813mm (32 in)
Wheels & Tires
Front Wheel 36 spoke 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel 40 spoke 5.5 x 17″
Front Tire 120/70 x 17″
Rear Tire 180/55 x 17″
Front Wheel Travel 115mm (4.53 in)
Rear Wheel Travel 100mm (3.94 in)
Suspension
Front Suspension 43mm Öhlins USD – Adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping
Rear Suspension Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – adjustable ride height, preload and compression
Brakes
Front braking system Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston radially mounted callipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder
Rear braking system Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc & Brembo 2 piston calliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Performance
Engine Power 80PS @ 6500PM
Engine Torque 90Nm @ 5200RPM
Electric
Charging System 300 watt hi-output charging system
Instrumentation Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer

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2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: Café Racer (CR) single seat model $22,999*; Café Racer (CR) dual seat model $24,295* CDN

Frame

•Frame: Steel tubular with integral oil tank
•Swing arm: Twin-sided steel construction
•Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in)
•Rake: 24.5 degrees
•Trail: 99mm (3.9 in)
•Front suspension: 43mm Ohlins USD – Adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping.
•Rear suspension: Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks – Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound
•Front wheel – 36 spoke 3.50 x 17? Alloy Rim (Black or polished aluminum option)
•Rear wheel – 40 spoke 5.5 x 17? Alloy Rim (Black or polished aluminum option)
•Front tyre: 120/70 x 17?/li>
•Rear tyre: 180/55 x 17?/li>
•Front wheel travel: 115mm (4.53 in)
•Rear wheel travel: 100mm (3.94 in)

Brakes & Hydraulics

•Front brakes: Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm semi-floating hi-carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston radial calipers
•Rear brakes: Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc, Brembo 2 piston ?old Line?caliper
•Brembo front brake master cylinder, with integral reservoir
•Brembo hydraulic clutch master cylinder, with integral reservoir
•Brembo rear brake master cylinder
•Brembo hydraulic clutch actuation slave cylinder
•Gear box: constant mesh 5 speed
•Final drive: 525 ring chain
•Clutch: Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
•Electric start

Transmission

•Gear box: constant mesh 5 speed
•Final drive: 525 ring chain
•Clutch: Wet multi-plate
•Electric start

Power Assembly

•Engine type: New engine developed by Norton and F1 engine builders, MCT of Oxfordshire, England. Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft.
•Displacement: 961cc
•Cooling system: Air
•Valve actuation: Push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
•Bore x stroke: 88mm x 79mm
•Compression ratio: 10.1:1
•Power: 80PS @ 6500RPM
•Torque: 90Nm @ 5200RPM
•Exhaust: Caf?acer Sports Exhaust
•Ignition: Crank fired electronic
•Canadian compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter

Electronics & Controls

•Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging system
•Instrumentation: Norton electronic analogue speedo & tachometer

Miscellaneous

•Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres (4.5 US gallon)
•Dry weight: 188kg (414.5 lbs)
•Seat height: 813mm (32 in)
•Steering: Black anodized billet yokes
•Handlebars: Clip-on handlebars
•Bodywork: Caf?acer Fly-Screen

Colour Options

•Black & Gold
•Red & Gold
•Yellow & Black
•Silver, Red & Black

Configuration Options

•Single seat version
•Dual seat version

Price

Café Racer (CR) single seat model $22,999*
Café Racer (CR) dual seat model $24,295*

* prices are exclusive of Freight, PDI, licensing fees or taxes. Dealers may charge an administration fee.

 

 

 

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2015 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer – www.Totalmotorcycle.com International Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: £15750 *

Engine
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Engine type: Parallel twin with dry sump Compression ratio: 10.1:1
Displacement: 961cc Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection
Cooling system: Air Ignition: Euro 3 complient
Vavle actuation: Push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder Start: Electronic
Bore x stroke: 88mm x 79mm Exhaust: Cafe Racer Sports Exhaust

Transmission
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Gear box: Constant mesh 5-speed
Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate

Dimensions
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Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in) Front tyre: 120/70 x 17″
Rake: 24.5° Rear tyre: 180/55 x 17″
Trail: 99mm (3.9 in) Front wheel travel: 115mm (4.53 in)
Front wheel: 36 spoke 3.50 x 17″ Rear wheel travel: 100mm (3.94 in)
Rear wheel: 40 spoke 5.5 x 17″ Seat height: 813mm (32 in)

Suspension
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Front suspension: 43mm Ohlins USD – adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping
Rear suspension: Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – adjustable ride height, preload and compression

Brakes
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Front brakes: Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston radially mounted callipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder
Rear brakes: Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc & Brembo 2 piston calliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder

Performance
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Power: 80PS @ 6500RPM
Torque: 90Nm @ 5200RPM

Electronics & Controls
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Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).