Norton Commando 961/SS (2005-06) vs KTM 450 EXC (2003-04) vs Triumph Tiger 1050 (2009) vs Victory Vegas (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Norton | KTM | Triumph | Victory |
| Model: | Commando 961/SS | 450 EXC | Tiger 1050 | Vegas |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2003-04 | 2009 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroe, Parallel twin, push-rod valve, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu-in | 447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in | 1731cc /106 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 X 79 mm | 89 x 72 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm | 101 x 108 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 11.9:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR | Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | X ring chain | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Telescopic fork, Öhlins | WP 48 mm upside-down fork | 43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment | 43mm Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin sided swingarm, twin shocks, pre-load adjustable | WP-PDS shock absorber | Showa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage 100mm wheel travel, preload adjustable spring |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo | Single 260mm disc | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Brembo | Single 220mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-R17, Avon | 90/90 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-R17, Avon | 140/80 - 18 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 R18 |
| Seat height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 970 mm / 38.7 in | 835 mm / 32.8 in | 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 415 lbs | 113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | 291 kg / 645 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 9.0 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 Litres / US 4.5 gal |