Norton commando 850 John Player Special (1974) vs KTM 950 Adventure (2003)
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| Make: | Norton | KTM |
| Model: | commando 850 John Player Special | 950 Adventure |
| Years: | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 942 cc / 57.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77 x 89 mm | 100 x 60 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 11.5;1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø32 mm Amal carburetors | Constant-pressure carburetor Æ 43mm |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 98 hp / 71.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 17-42 |
| Frame: | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | WP - PDS with hydraulic spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 H18 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 V18 | 150/70 -18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1570 mm / 61.8 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 198 kg / 426.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |