Norton Commando 961 SF
80 hp, 961 cc, 448 lbs2013 - 2016
Triumph Thruxton R
97 hp, 1200 cc2016
EngineNorton Commando 961 SFTriumph Thruxton R
Displacement961 cc1200 cc
Max power80 hp (@6 500 RPM)97 hp (@6 750 RPM)
Max torque66 lb ft (@5 200 RPM)82 lb ft (@4 950 RPM)
Redline7 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutSOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression10.10:111.00:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK LMAR8A-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves48
Bore88.0 mm97.6 mm
Stroke79.0 mm80.0 mm
Weight to power5.59 lbs/hp
Power to weight446 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah
GearboxNorton Commando 961 SFTriumph Thruxton R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525 O-ringDID 525 VM2, 100 link
Gears count06
Primary ratio1.26
Final drive2.63
1. gear3.5 (44 mph)
2. gear2.5 (61 mph)
3. gear1.85 (83 mph)
4. gear1.48 (104 mph)
5. gear1.3 (119 mph)
6. gear1.17 (132 mph)
ChasisNorton Commando 961 SFTriumph Thruxton R
Frame typeSteel tubular with integral oil tankTubular steel cradle
Front susp.43mm Ohlins USD, 4.53 in travelShowa 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Ohlins monoshock, 3.94 in travelOhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoirs, 4.72 in travel