Norton Commando 961 SE (2011-12) vs Yamaha MT-03 (2021) vs Norton Commando 750 Fastback (1970-72)
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| Make: | Norton | Yamaha | Norton |
| Model: | Commando 961 SE | MT-03 | Commando 750 Fastback |
| Years: | 2011-12 | 2021 | 1970-72 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 68.0 x 44.1mm | 73 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injected | Electronic Fuel Injection | 2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors |
| Ignition: | Crank fired electronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | 12V, alternator |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | Constant Mesh, 6-speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Öhlins RSU, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | 37mm Non-adjustable KYB inverted forks. | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Linkage-assisted spring-preload adjustable KYB shock | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm semi-floating carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" axial calipers | Single 298mm disc, ABS | Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes: | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line"caliper | Single 220mm disc. ABS | Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 110/70-17 | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -17 | 140/70-17 | 4.10-19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1379.2 mm / 54.3 in | 1441 mm / 56.75 in |
| Seat Height: | 813 mm / 32 in | 779.7 mm / 30.7 in | 863.6 mm / 34 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |