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NORTON COMMANDO 961 SPORT 2013 - 2015

NORTON COMMANDO 961 SPORT 2013 - 2015
NORTON COMMANDO 961 SPORT 2013 - 2015 · Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELNORTON COMMANDO 961 SPORT 2013 - 2015
Year2013 - 2015
Engine TypeFour-stroke, parallel twin, pushrod, hydraulic lifters, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
IgnitionElectronic
InductionFuel injected
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box5-speed, constant mesh
ClutchWet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Final DriveChain, 525 O-ring
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel with integral oil tank
Front Suspension43 mm Öhlins USD fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 115 mm / 4.53 in travel
Rear SuspensionÖhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression and rebound damping; 100 mm / 3.94 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm fully-floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial Gold Line calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston Gold Line caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height813 mm / 32 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight188 kg / 415 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Norton file

The mid-run Sport moved to polished stainless wheels and catalytic-converter exhausts while keeping the 80 hp 961 twin. A road test on the source page calls the Öhlins-equipped chassis its highlight, with strong stability and easy steering, and mentions vibration and a weeping crankcase breather.