Norton Commando 961 Café Racer (2014-15) vs Norton Commando 750 Interstate (1972)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Commando 961 Café Racer | Commando 750 Interstate |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1972 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 73 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injected | 2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | 12V, alternator |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 65 hp / 47 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Dual shocks, 5-way 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 |
| Rear Brakes: | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Single178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17" | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -17" | 4.10-19 |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 415 lbs | 203 kg / 448 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |