Norton Commando 961/SS (2005-06) vs KTM 450 EXC (2003-04)
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| Make: | Norton | KTM |
| Model: | Commando 961/SS | 450 EXC |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2003-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroe, Parallel twin, push-rod valve, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu-in | 447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 X 79 mm | 89 x 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Induction: | Carburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR | Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Telescopic fork, Öhlins | WP 48 mm upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin sided swingarm, twin shocks, pre-load adjustable | WP-PDS shock absorber |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 102 mm / 4.0 in | 335 mm / 13.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Brembo | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-R17, Avon | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-R17, Avon | 140/80 - 18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Seat height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 970 mm / 38.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 415 lbs | 113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 9.0 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |