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Norton Commando 961 CR SP - [2023]
This edition of the Norton Commando 961 CR SP is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Norton Commando 961 has a 961cc Air - Oil cooled, Two stroke, Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative engine, Cafe Racer style motorbike includes the
The 2023 Commando 961 shares its engine and Cafe Racer style configuration with the likes of the No rows returned. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Commando 961's Cafe Racer style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2023 Yamaha XSR 900 Cafe Racer | 2023cc.
Weighing in at 230 kgs (507 lbs) this makes the Norton Commando 961 CR SP in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2023 Norton Commando 961 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 961cc 4 valve 2 cylinder engine produces 76.8 bhp (57 kW) @ 7250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 59.7 lb-ft (80.9 Nm) @ 6300 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Norton Commando 961 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Honda CB 1100 cc has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP.
The 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP has a Power to weight ratio of 333.9 bhp per ton and 259.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Commando 961 competing with the 2013 Honda CB 1100 cc [358.2 bhp\ton] and the 2015 Honda CB 1100 cc [358.2 bhp\ton].
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 Commando 961 generating around 259.5 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 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT [284.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow [283.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.3 secs, this makes the Norton Commando 961 CR SP similar in acceleration to the 2024 Norton Commando 961 125th Anniversary (11.1 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid (11.1 secs). This Norton Commando 961 CR SP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP and the 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 400 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP 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 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 400 DOHC (0 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (0 secs).
The 2023 version of the Norton Commando 961 CR SP has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2023 Commando 961 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).
