Sunbeam Model 1, Model 2 (1923-30) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2005) vs Hesketh 24 (2015) vs Norton Commando 961 SE (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Sunbeam | Triumph | Hesketh | Norton |
| Model: | Model 1, Model 2 | Speed Triple | 24 | Commando 961 SE |
| Years: | 1923-30 | 2005 | 2015 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, side valve | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V twin, Push rod 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 347 cc / 21.2 cu | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in | 1950 cc / 119 cu-in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 90 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm | 105 x 110 mm | 88 x 79 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled, 1950 | Air cooled |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 3-Speed | 6 Speed | Baker 5 Speed with overdrive | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Enclosed chain | Chain | Chain | Chain, 525 "O" ring |
| Frame: | Single downtube cradle | Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, perimeter | Chrome-moly tube cradle frame, Swing Arm Steel box section with integral oil tank | Tubular steel with integral oil tank |
| Front Suspension: | Druid forks | 45 mm Upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | 43mm Öhlins USD forks, adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping, fully machined billet yokes | Ø43 mm Öhlins RSU, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression & rebound | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Beringer 300mm floating discs, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses | Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm semi-floating carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" axial calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Beringer 250mm disc, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line"caliper |