Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII (2016-17) vs Norton Commando 850 (1974) vs Norton Commando 961/SS (2005-06) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2010) vs KTM RC8R 1190 (2008)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton | Norton | KTM | KTM |
| Model: | Commando 961 S.F. MKII | Commando 850 | Commando 961/SS | RC8 1190 | RC8R 1190 |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1974 | 2005-06 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroe, Parallel twin, push-rod valve, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid cooling, four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu-in | 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un | 1195 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 77 x 89 mm | 88 X 79 mm | 103 x 69 mm | 105 x 69 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 | 12.5 :1 | 13.5 :1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 59.7 kW / 80 hp | 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm | 125 kW @ 10250 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | 17:37 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel with integral oil tank | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Chromium Molybdenum | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020. | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Subframe Aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Telescopic fork | Ø43 mm Telescopic fork, Öhlins | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | WP-USD Ø 43 mm 120mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Dual shocks | Twin sided swingarm, twin shocks, pre-load adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable, 120mm wheel travel |
| 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 | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs Brembo 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Drum | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Brembo | Single 240mm disc | Single 240mm disc Brembo 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 4.10-19 | 120/70-R17, Avon | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -17 | 4.10-19 | 180/55-R17, Avon | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal |