2014 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Review

2014 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer on Totalmotorcycle.com

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

2014 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer – Totalmotorcycle.com International Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP Price: Single Seat $22,999; Dual seat $24,295 CDN
UK/European MSRP Price: £15,750 GBP (Out The Door, Price includes VAT at 20%).

Engine
Engine type
Parallel twin with dry sump
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
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Ignition
Digital
Start
Electric
Exhaust
Multiple 3 way catalytic converter
Transmission
Gear box
Constant mesh 5 speed
Final drive
525 “O” ring chain
Clutch
Wet multi-plate hydraulic with Brembo hydraulic clutch actuation cylinder
Dimensions
Fuel tank capacity
17 litres (4.5 US gallon)
Dry weight
205kg (452 lbs)
Seat height
813mm (32 in)
Wheelbase
1423mm (56 in)

Frame
Frame
Steel tubular with integral oil tank
Swing arm
Twin-sided steel construction
Rake
24.5 degrees
Trail
99mm (3.9 in)
Front wheel
Stainless steel spoke 3.5 x 17” polished rim
Rear wheel
Stainless steel spoke 5.5 x 17” polished rim
Front tyre
120/70/ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55/ZR17
Front wheel travel
115mm (4.53 in)
Rear wheel travel
100mm (3.94 in)
Handlebars
Alloy clip-on
Bodywork
Fly-screen
Suspension
Front suspension •43mm Öhlins USD forks
•Adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
•Fully machined billet yokes

Rear suspension •Ã–hlins reservoir-style twin shocks
•Adjustable ride height, preload, compression and rebound


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

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
Electronics and Controls
Charging system
300 watt hi-output alternator
Instrumentation
Norton electronic analogue speedo and tachometer. Multi-function display including mileage, trip, battery voltage & time
Colours
•Black
•Manx Silver
•Piper Red

*Price includes VAT at 20%. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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