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2013 Norton Commando 961SF

2013 Norton Commando 961SF Review

2013 Norton Commando 961SF

 

 

 

2013 Norton Commando 961SF Features and Benefits

 

 

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2013 Norton Commando 961SF – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: See dealer for Pricing.

Power Assembly
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 @ 6500RPM
Torque
90Nm @ 5200RPM
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
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Front suspension
Ohlins USD
Rear Suspension
Ohlins
Swing arm
Twin-sided steel construction
Wheelbase
1420nn (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
•Brembo ‘goldline’ front brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hoses
•Full Brembo system
•Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
•Brembo hydraulic clutch master cylinder with Integral reservoir

Rear brakes
•Single Brembo 220mm disc
• Brembo 2 piston ‘Gold Line’ caliper
•Brembo rear brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hose
•Full Brembo system

Performance
Power
80PS @ 7700RPM
Torque
80Nm @ 6000RPM

Colours & Options
•Black and Gold
•Red and Gold
•Silver

Pricing
See dealer for pricing

 

 

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2013 Norton Commando 961SF – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: See dealer for Pricing.

Power Assembly
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 @ 6500RPM
Torque
90Nm @ 5200RPM
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
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Front suspension
Ohlins USD
Rear Suspension
Ohlins
Swing arm
Twin-sided steel construction
Wheelbase
1420nn (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
•Brembo ‘goldline’ front brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hoses
•Full Brembo system
•Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
•Brembo hydraulic clutch master cylinder with Integral reservoir

Rear brakes
•Single Brembo 220mm disc
• Brembo 2 piston ‘Gold Line’ caliper
•Brembo rear brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hose
•Full Brembo system

Performance
Power
80PS @ 7700RPM
Torque
80Nm @ 6000RPM

Colours & Options
•Black and Gold
•Red and Gold
•Silver

Pricing
See dealer for pricing

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2013 Norton Commando 961SF – Europe Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: £15,995 OTR

Power Assembly
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 @ 6500RPM
Torque
90Nm @ 5200RPM
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
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Front suspension
Ohlins USD
Rear Suspension
Ohlins
Swing arm
Twin-sided steel construction
Wheelbase
1420nn (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
•Brembo ‘goldline’ front brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hoses
•Full Brembo system
•Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
•Brembo hydraulic clutch master cylinder with Integral reservoir

Rear brakes
•Single Brembo 220mm disc
• Brembo 2 piston ‘Gold Line’ caliper
•Brembo rear brake master cylinder
•Stainless steel braided hose
•Full Brembo system

Performance
Power
80PS @ 7700RPM
Torque
80Nm @ 6000RPM

Colours & Options
•Black and Gold
•Red and Gold
•Silver

Pricing
£15,995* OTR
*Price includes VAT at 20%. Specifications are subject to change without notice.