Performance Review: Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Norton Commander Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Norton Commander Rotary is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1991. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the No rows returned.This particular Norton Commander has a 588cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.

An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the

The 1991 Commander shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the No rows returned. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Commander's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the No rows returned.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Norton Commander Rotary in the same weight category as the No rows returned. give or take 50kg.

The 1991 Norton Commander shares the same bhp with the

In terms of power the 588cc 16 valve Boxer 2 cylinder engine produces 85 bhp (63 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the No rows returned.

The Rotary Two stroke unit throws out torque of 55.5 lb-ft (75.3 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the No rows returned.

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Norton Commander you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary.

The 1991 Norton Commander Rotary has a Power to weight ratio of bhp per ton and lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 Commander competing with the No rows returned.

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Norton Commander generating around lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the No rows returned.

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 0.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 0.9 secs, this makes the Norton Commander Rotary similar in acceleration to the No rows returned. This Norton Commander Rotary also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the No rows returned.

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the

When talking about the performance of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the No rows returned.

Top Speed:

The 1991 version of the Norton Commander Rotary has a maximum speed of 113mph.

Top Speed of the 1991 Commander equals the

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary then how about a No rows returned.

Related Links:

1991 Norton Commander Rivals List.

A Brief History of Norton

Bike Comparison