Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII (2016-17) vs Norton Commando 850 (1974)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Commando 961 S.F. MKII | Commando 850 |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1974 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 77 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injected | 2 x Amal carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Lucas alternator |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter | Diaphragm type pressure plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel with integral oil tank | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -17 | 4.10-19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |