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Power/Weight
0.43 hp/kg
Torque
65 Nm
Engine
961 ccm
Technical Overview
2007 Norton 961 SS Commando Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Norton for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2007 Norton 961 SS Commando relies on a 961 cc (58.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 65 Nm (47.9 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 83.2 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (5,200 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 961 SS Commando measures 188.2 kg (415 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 813 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
83.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.43 HP/kg (2.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,200–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
813 mm (32 in)
Engine
Displacement961.0 ccm (58.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
Compression10.1:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Twin 39mm Keihin FCR
IgnitionCrank fired electronic
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchCush drive clutch
Performance
Exhaust1 3/4 inch header system with merged collector and twin mufflers with catalytic converters.
Chassis
Frame Type4130 chrome molybden steel
Rake24.5°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm Ohlins RSU - Adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
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