Norton Commando 850 (1974) vs KTM 450 SMR (2022)
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| Make: | Norton | KTM |
| Model: | Commando 850 | 450 SMR |
| Years: | 1974 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 449.9 cc / 27.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77 x 89 mm | 95 x 63.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 12.75:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal carburetors | Keihin EFI with 44 mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 63 hp |
| Clutch: | Diaphragm type pressure plate | Suter slipper clutch with Brembo hydraulics |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 1/4 |
| Frame: | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 48mm Fully adjustable WP Xact inverted fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Linkage-assisted WP Xact shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 310 mm disc with Brembo hydraulics |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220mm disc with Brembo hydraulics |
| Front Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 125/60 x 16.5, Bridgestone Battlax Supermoto |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 165/65 x 17, Bridgestone Battlax Racing |
| Wheelbase: | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1468 mm ± 10 mm / 57.8 ± 0.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 102 kg / 224.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 7 Litres / 1.85 US gal |