Norton Commando 961 Cafe - 2023 Specifications and Reviews

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General information
Category	Classic
Year	2023
Model	Norton Commando 961 Cafe

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter
Driveline	Constant mesh
Clutch	Wet multi-plate
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Pushrods
Fuel system	Injection. Crank-fired, electronic injection
Valves per Cylinder	2
Bore x Stroke	88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression	10.1:1
Torque	81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 6300 Revolutions">RPM
Power	76.8 Horsepower">HP (56.1 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 7250 Revolutions">RPM
Engine details	Push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank and balancer shaft.
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Seat	Colour-matched seat cowl
Wheels	Polished aluminium rims Dunlop Sportmax tyres.
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston, ABS.
Diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Brembo system, twin semi-floating hi carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4 piston callipers. ABS.
Rear tire	180/55-ZR17
Front tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel	100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear Suspension	Twin-sided steel swing arm.43mm Ã–hlins upside-down forks â€“ adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel	115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front Suspension	43mm Ohlins upside-down forks - adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Trail	99 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	24.5°
Frame type	Steel tubular with integral oil tank.

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	230.0 kg (507.1 pounds)
Other specs
Comments	Also called Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer.
Electrical	300 watt hi-output charging system.
Instruments	Analogue speedo and tachometer
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black, Platinum

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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