Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII (2016-17) vs Norton Commando 850 (1974) vs Norton Commando 961/SS (2005-06)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Commando 961 S.F. MKII | Commando 850 | Commando 961/SS |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1974 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroe, Parallel twin, push-rod valve, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 77 x 89 mm | 88 X 79 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injected | 2 x Amal carburetors | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 59.7 kW / 80 hp |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 4 Speed | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel with integral oil tank | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Chromium Molybdenum |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Telescopic fork | Ø43 mm Telescopic fork, Öhlins |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Dual shocks | Twin sided swingarm, twin shocks, pre-load adjustable |
| 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 | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Drum | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 4.10-19 | 120/70-R17, Avon |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -17 | 4.10-19 | 180/55-R17, Avon |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |