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Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII - [2018]
This edition of the Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Norton Commando 961 has a 961cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative engine, Retro-Classic style motorbike includes the
The 2018 Commando 961 shares its engine and Retro-Classic style configuration with the likes of the No rows returned. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Commando 961's Retro-Classic style with a similar size of engine then how about the No rows returned.
Weighing in at 205 kgs (451 lbs) this makes the Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Norton Commando 961 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 961cc 4 valve 2 cylinder engine produces 80 bhp (59 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 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 65.0 lb-ft (88.1 Nm) @ 5200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 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 2006 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Grand Touring has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII.
The 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII has a Power to weight ratio of 390.2 bhp per ton and 317.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Commando 961 competing with the 2006 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Grand Touring [415.2 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom [415.2 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 317.0 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 2014 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S [341.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S [341.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.7 secs, this makes the Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin (9.5 secs) and the 2022 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute (9.5 secs). This Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII 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 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII and the 2017 Suzuki DL 650 XT V-Strom
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII 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 2017 Suzuki DL 650 XT V-Strom (0 secs) and the 1979 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 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 2018 Norton Commando 961 S.F. MKII then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).
