Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer, 2010

 

 

 

Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer, 2010

UK Specifications
MSRP: £13,495

Frame

• - Frame: Steel tubular with integral oil tank
• - Swing arm: Twin-sided steel construction
• - Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in)
• - Rake: 24.5 degrees
• - Trail: 99mm (3.9 in)
• - Front suspension: 43mm Ohlins USD - Adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping.
• - Rear suspension: Ohlins reservoir-style twin shocks - Adjustable ride height, reload, compression and rebound
• - Front wheel: 36 spoke 3.50 x 17” Black Rim
• - Rear wheel: 40 spoke 5.0 x 17” Black Rim
• - Front tyre: 120/70 x 17”
• - Rear tyre: 180/55 x 17”
• - Front wheel travel: 115mm (4.53 in)
• - Rear wheel travel: 100mm (3.94 in)

Brakes & Hydraulics

• - Front brakes: Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm semi-floating hi
• carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston radial callipers
• - Rear brakes: Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc, Brembo 2 piston “Gold Line” calliper
• - Brembo front brake master cylinder, with integral reservoir
• - Brembo hydraulic clutch master cylinder, with integral reservoir
• - Brembo rear brake master cylinder
• - Brembo hydraulic clutch actuation slave cylinder
• - Gear box: constant mesh 5 speed
• - Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain
• - Clutch: Wet multi-plate
• - Electric start

Transmission

• - Gear box: constant mesh 5 speed
• - Final drive: 525 “O” ring chain
• - Clutch: Wet multi-plate
• - Electric star Power Assembly
• - Engine type: Parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, dry sump
• - Displacement: 961cc
• - Cooling system: Air
• - Valve actuation: Push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
• - Bore x stroke: 88mm x 79mm
• - Compression ratio: 10.1:1
• - Power: 80PS @ 6500RPM
• - Torque: 90Nm @ 5200RPM
• - Exhaust: Café Racer Sports Exhaust
• - Ignition: Crank fired electronic
• - Euro 3 compliant with electronic fuel injection and multiple 3 way catalytic converter

Electronics & Controls

• - Charging system: 300 watt hi-output charging system
• - Instrumentation: Norton electronic analogue speedo & tachometer

Miscellaneous

• - Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres (4.5 US gallon)
• - Dry weight: 188kg (414.5 lbs)
• - Seat height: 813mm (32 in)
• - Steering: Black anodised billet yokes
• - Handlebars: Clip-on handlebars
• - Bodywork: Café Racer Fly-Screen

Colour Options
- Black & Gold
- Red & Gold
- Yellow & Black
- Silver, Red & Black

Price: £13,495
Price shown includes the 'On the Road' costs and VAT for the UK.

Read More

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Larry Bennett

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Larry Bennett's 2008 Harley-Davidson custom under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Bikes Only, Trikes Only or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the

Read More

BRP Recalls 2010 Spyder RT Roadster for Brake Pedal Problem

Bombardier Recreational Products INC. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2010 Spyder RT Roadsters.

A pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod could disengage and fall off.

If this occurs, a total loss of main brake function could result without prior warning.

3259 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Read More

Harley-Davidson's new York, PA Plant Leads the Way

The brand new York, PA manufacturing plant operated by Harley-Davidson uses modern techniques to assist the company to be more efficient and be better able to respond to changes in the market. An article by Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel gives all the details about how the new system is working. Here's an excerpt:

"York's new factory, housed in one building, is much smaller than the old

Read More

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Robert Sena and Flyin' My Pride

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Robert Sena's 1970 Triumph Springer under Men on Motorcycles. Also see Flyin' My Pride's 1983 Honda Shadow under Bikes Only. There are no Trikes Only or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in.

Read More

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2012 Concours 14 Police for Fuse Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Concours 14 police motorcycles.

The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

273 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Read More

Polar Bear Grand Tour run to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ on 4/1/2012

Check out pictures of the 21st motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ on April 1, 2012.

Read More