History
Purchased this one owner 2018 Commando Mark II 961 Sport in 2024 with 8,500 kilometres on odo.
The Modern-Retro 961 was primarily designed in the US by Norton specialist Kenny Dreer & subsequently hand built in England (by entrepreneur & Norton CEO Stuart Garner) at Donnington Hall.
This 961 was first registered in 2021. One of about 40 imported Australian Complianced & registered ‘Euro 4’ 961 Nortons.
Air cooled unit construction Norton 270 degree inclined pushrod parallel twin, dry sump, Nikasil bores, 10.1 to 1 compression, factory oil cooler, hydraulic lifters, fuel injection, 5 speed cassette gearbox, hydraulic clutch.
About 80 HP or 59 kW @7,700 rpm.
Semi-trellis frame originally designed by C & J Racing (USA) holds engine oil in frame backbone with seperate oil in gearbox. Features upside down Ohlin front forks & rear shocks, ABS, Brembo twin discs up from and single rear disc.
Less than 2,500 961 Nortons produced as at end of 2024 and current producer TVS Norton UK has announced it will be discontinued in 2025.
Modifications
Fitted with stainless steel Norton Sport mufflers & re-mapped ECU.
