Norton Commando 961 California - 2020 Specifications and Reviews

2020

General information
Category	Allround
Year	2020
Model	Norton Commando 961 California
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Stailess steel
Emission details	3 way catalytic converter. Euro IV.
Driveline	Constant mesh
Clutch	Wet multi-plate hydraulic lifter
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Pushrods
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per Cylinder	2
Bore x Stroke	88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Torque	90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 5200 Revolutions">RPM
Power	80.0 Horsepower">HP (58.4 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 6500 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	Optional dual seat
Wheels	Polished aluminium rims
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo system, 2 piston â€œGold Lineâ€ calliper. ABS.
Diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tire	180/55-17
Front tire	120/70-17
Rear wheel travel	100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear Suspension	Twin-sided steel swing arm. Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, preload, compression
Front wheel travel	115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front Suspension	43mm Ohlins RWU - 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	17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.4255 HP/kg
Dry weight	188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Other specs
Electrical	300 watt hi-output charging system.
Instruments	Analogue speedo and tachometer
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black, White, Red, Green, Grey, Light Blue

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MotorcycleDB Review

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