Norton Commando 961 SF

Make Model	Norton Commando 961 SF
Year	2015
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity	961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke	88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio	10.1:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Exhaust	1¾” header system with merged collector and twin silencers with catalytic converters, Euro 3 compliant
Induction	Fuel injected
Ignition	Crank fired electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque	90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, 525 "O" ring
Frame	Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Front Suspension	Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm / 4.53 in
Rear Suspension	Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.94 in
Front Brakes	Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes	Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17", BST carbon fibre
Rear Wheel	5.50 x 17", BST carbon fibre
Front Tyre	120/70 -17
Rear Tyre	180/55 -17
Rake	24.5°
Trail	99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheelbase	1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height	813 mm / 32.0 in
Dry Weight	188 kg / 415 lbs
Wet Weight	203.0 kg / 447.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

MCT Partnership - The engine in the Norton Commando has been thoroughly engineered to make the 961cc parallel twin deliver the expectations of refinement, durability and compliance with forthcoming emissions and noise legislation; it was a requirement of the design brief that this must be achieved whilst maintaining the classic lines of the Commando.

Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), who have an enviable reputation for engineering race and production engines at their impressive facility deep within ‘Motorsport Valley’ in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom were ideally qualified to undertake such a challenge. MCT has full design, manufacturing and testing capability as well as very considerable automotive experience, and this
combination of skills was vital to the success of the Commando engine project ensuring a powerful, reliable and charismatic beat for the Commando’s heart.

Charlie Bamber, Commercial Director of MCT summed up MCT’s commitment, “it’s a great privilege to be playing a role in the rebirth of a brand as important as Norton. We share in the passion and ambition of Norton and know that Stuart Garner and his team at Norton Motorcycles are well placed to build on the legacy of a truly iconic name”

The carbon pack on the Commando SE consists of
front and rear wheels, front mudguard, headlight
mounts, rear hugger, chain guard and rear number
plate hanger.

Lightweight BST carbon fibre wheels are fully TUV
approved to guarantee durability and reliability.

Axially mounted Brembo callipers combined with
Brembo 320 mm discs provide impressive braking
capability whilst maintaining the classic styling of
the Commando.

The frame is of steel tubular
construction with integral oil tank,
fully re-engineered using the latest
CAD/CAM techniques to give the
right balance of stiffness, weight
and durability.

Fully adjustable ‘right way up’ Ohlins forks
enhance the classic lines of the Commando
whilst maintaining modern levels of ride
and handling.

Traditional looking analogue instruments are
fully electronic and manufactured using the
latest technology to ensure modern levels of
reliability and usability.

Ohlins twin rear suspension units with remote reservoirs
are fully adjustable with pre-load, rebound and
compression damping adjustment.

The exhaust system complies with drive-by noise
regulations and contains two 3-way catalytic converters to
adhere to latest emissions legislation.

Lightweight BST carbon
fibre wheels are fully TUV
approved to guarantee
durability and reliability.

Fuel injection and a full engine management system
have been integrated into the Commando without
compromising styling.