Norton Commando 850 (1975) vs Triumph Tiger 1050 SE (2009)
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| Make: | Norton | Triumph |
| Model: | Commando 850 | Tiger 1050 SE |
| Years: | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77 x 89 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal carburettors | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | 120W Lucas alternator | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | X ring chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment |
| Frame: | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Aluminum beam perimeter, swingarm: braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm with Girling coil springs | Showa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1540mm / 60.6in |
| Wet Weight: | 220 kg / 485 lbs | 235 kg / 517 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |