Commando 961




ONE COMMANDO. TWO styles.
Norton Commando 961 Sport
More presence, more comfort, and more fun, the Commando 961 SP is a true modern classic for the discerning rider. With conventional high handlebars for a more relaxed, upright position, you will want to ride further, and ride for longer. Thanks to having a pillion seat option, you can share your journey to new memories, Norton style.

Norton Commando 961 Café Racer
When you take to the road on the Commando 961 CR, you make a bold statement that’s uncontrived, stripped-back and sophisticated. Evoking history with the style of 1960’s café racers, the Commando 961 CR features an integrated seat cowl that instantly assumes the profile of a classic racer. Lose yourself in the moment as you grasp the 961 CR’s clip on style handlebars for an engaging and visceral riding experience.









UNMISTAKABLY NORTON


UNMISTAKABLY NORTON
From the forward canted engine to the authentic engine note.
TWO DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES
Upright bars give the 961 SP a purposeful roadster feel, whilst the race-inspired geometry of the Café Racer lowers the rider into the moment.
HOURGLASS SILHOUETTE
An iconic look synonymous with Norton Commandos through the years.


SAME BADGE. DIFFERENT ERA.


DRY SUMP LUBRICATION
The engine sits low in the chassis, improving the centre of gravity and handling.
BREMBO BRAKES
Radial mount caliper and master cylinder at the front with ABS.
CONTROLLED HANDLING
Full Öhlins suspension, with adjustable ride height at the rear.


Engine
Engine type
Norton air-oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin with dry sump lubrication
Bore & stroke
88mm x 79mm
Displacement
961cc
Compression ratio
10.1:1
Ignition
Crank-fired, electronic fuel injection
Performance
Power
76.8bhp @7250rpm
Torque
81Nm @ 6300rpm
Design
Mudguard
Carbon front mudguard
Colour-matched seat cowl
Optional pillion seat (Aftersales)
Chassis
Frame
Frame is hand TIG and MIG welded at Norton HQ
Fuel tank
15 Litre
Handlebars – Sport
Black anodised tapered high bars
Handlebars – Café Racer
High-grade anodised billet aluminium clip-ons
Wheelbase
1400mm
Rake
24.5 º
Trail
99mm
Seat height
810mm
Yokes
Billet-machined
Exhaust
Full stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter
Kerb Weight
230kg
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed constant mesh type
Final drive
525 O-ring chain
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Brakes
Front brakes
Full Brembo system – twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon steel discs and Brembo 4-piston Mono Bloc radially mounted calipers with ABS, and Brembo front brake master cylinder
Rear brakes
Full Brembo system – Brembo 240mm disc and 2-piston caliper with ABS, and Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Suspension
Front suspension
43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension
Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – fully adjustable
Wheels
Front wheel
36-spoke, 3.5″ x 17″ polished aluminium rim
Rear wheel
40-spoke, 5.5″ x 17″ polished aluminium rim
Front tyre
Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300, 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre
Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300, 180/55ZR17
Electronics
Lighting
Polished stainless-steel single headlamp
Instruments
Norton analogue speedometer and tachometer
Charging system
300W high-output
Colour Options – Sport
Matrix Black
With polished rims or black rims
Manx Platinum
With polished rims
Colour Options – Café Racer
Matrix Black
With polished rims
Manx Platinum
With polished rims
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Product specification
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