The new V4CR represents the culmination of years of engineering refinement, distilling the essence of a proven platform into its purest form. By harnessing everything perfected in the V4SV—the surefooted handling, the pinpoint power delivery, and the unparalleled attention to detail—the V4CR delivers an identical, world-class performance pedigree.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Norton 72-degree liquid-cooled V4
Engine Capacity
1200 cc
Max Power
185 bhp @ 12,000rpm
Max Torque
92 ft-lbs / 125 Nm @ 9000rpm
Top Speed
n/a
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4 US gallons
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
204 kg / 450 lbs
Seat Height
836 mm / 33 inches
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Norton V4CR
Year
2023 –
Engine
Engine Type
Norton 72-degree liquid-cooled V4
Displacement
1200 cc
Bore x Stroke
82 mm x 56.8 mm
Compression Ratio
13.6 : 1
Number of Cylinders
4
Max Horsepower
185 bhp @ 12,000rpm
Max Torque
92 ft-lbs / 125 Nm @ 9000rpm
Valve Train
Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves.
Valves per Cylinder
4
Ø intake / exhaust valve dia
Ø throttle valve
Engine Management System
Electronic fuel-injection system. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent on front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel
Fuel-mixture System
Lubrication System
Dry Sump
Cooling System
Ignition System
Direct coil, ECU controlled, Electric starter, Keyless ignition system with electronic steering lock (manual fuel filler cap)
Fuel
Unleaded, 95 RON minimum, E10 maximum
Exhaust System
Emissions Compliance
Performance
Top Speed
n/a
Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph)
Fuel Consumption
Range
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Hydraulic, wet, multi plate slipper clutch
Gearbox
6-speed constant mesh transmission with quick-shifter
Primary Drive Ratio
Secondary Drive Ratio
Gear Ratios
Final Drive
525 O-Ring 112 Link
Quick Shifter
Full quick shift system and auto blipper
Traction Control System
Lean-angle sensitive traction-control
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Yes
Electrical & Electronics System
Battery
Alternator/Generator
Starter
Headlight Type
LED
Taillight Type
LED
Instrumentation
Full-colour 6-inch display with auto brightness adjustment. Engine Mode adjustment
Connectivity
Riding Modes
3 Modes – Wet, Road and Sport.
Traction Control System
Lean-angle sensitive traction-control
Launch Control
ABS
Front and rear ABS
Cruise Control
Wheelie Control
Yes
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Aluminium tubular chassis. Aerospace 5-axis CNC machined outriggers and headstock. Hand TIG welded
Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves.
Valves per Cylinder
4
Ø intake / exhaust valve dia
Ø throttle valve
Engine Management System
Electronic fuel-injection system. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent on front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel
Fuel-mixture System
Lubrication System
Dry Sump
Cooling System
Ignition System
Direct coil, ECU controlled, Electric starter, Keyless ignition system with electronic steering lock (manual fuel filler cap)
Fuel
Unleaded, 95 RON minimum, E10 maximum
Exhaust System
Emissions Compliance
Performance
Top Speed
n/a
Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph)
Fuel Consumption
Range
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Hydraulic, wet, multi plate slipper clutch
Gearbox
6-speed constant mesh transmission with quick-shifter
Primary Drive Ratio
Secondary Drive Ratio
Gear Ratios
Final Drive
525 O-Ring 112 Link
Quick Shifter
Full quick shift system and auto blipper
Traction Control System
Lean-angle sensitive traction-control
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Yes
Electrical & Electronics System
Battery
Alternator/Generator
Starter
Headlight Type
LED
Taillight Type
LED
Instrumentation
Full-colour 6-inch display with auto brightness adjustment. Includes rear view camera functionality (does not replace rear view mirrors), DRL-style lighting mode and rider ‘Engine Mode’ adjustment
Connectivity
Riding Modes
3 Modes – Wet, Road and Sport.
Traction Control System
Lean-angle sensitive traction-control
Launch Control
ABS
Front and rear ABS
Cruise Control
Wheelie Control
Yes
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Aluminium tubular chassis. Aerospace 5-axis CNC machined outriggers and headstock. Hand TIG welded
Adjustable rake angle, steering offset and swingarm pivot
Trail
Rear Subframe
Swingarm
Handlebar
Steering Damper
Öhlins damper
Wheels & Brakes
Wheels
Carbon model: Carbon fibre BSTs. Manx model: OZ Racing forged aluminium
Front Wheel/Rim Size
Front Tire Size
120/70 ZR17 (58W) Dunlop Sport Smart
Rear Wheel/Rim Size
Rear Tire Size
200/55 ZR17 (78W) Dunlop Sport Smart
Front Brakes
2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder
Rear Brakes
Brembo 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder
ABS
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
2063 mm / 81.22 inches
Overall Width
735 mm / 29 inches
Overall Height
1091 mm / 43 inches
Seat Height
836 mm / 33 inches
Wheelbase
1434 mm / 56.45 inches
Ground Clearance
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4 US gallons
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
206 kg / 454 lbs
Dry Weight
193 kg / 425.5 lbs
Max Load Capacity (including rider)
150 kg / 330.7 lbs
Norton V4SV (2022 – ) Color Options
Manx
Manx Platinum bodywork. Red and black pinstripes. Full colour Union Jack. Black front number board. Red OZ Racing forged aluminium wheels. Lacquered carbon fibre belly pan
The Commando 961 also sets the standard for British made motorbikes and even shares some of the same performance rich DNA of that era-defining machine. With a completely redesigned 961cc oil and air-cooled engine, precision handling chassis and the finest components, the Commando 961 ushers in a new era of British manufacturing.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Norton air-oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin
Engine Capacity
961 cc
Max Power
76.8bhp @ 7250rpm
Max Torque
60 ft-lbs / 81Nm @ 6300rpm
Top Speed
n/a
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4 US gallons
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
230 kg / 507 lbs
Seat Height
810 mm / 31.8 inches
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Norton Commando 961
Year
2022 –
Engine
Engine Type
Norton air-oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin
Displacement
961 cc
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 79 mm
Compression Ratio
10.1 : 1
Number of Cylinders
2
Max Horsepower
76.8bhp @ 7250rpm
Max Torque
60 ft-lbs / 81Nm @ 6300rpm
Valve Train
Valves per Cylinder
4
Ø intake / exhaust valve dia
Ø throttle valve
Engine Management System
Crank-fired, electronic fuel injection
Fuel-mixture System
Lubrication System
Dry Sump
Cooling System
Ignition System
Fully electronic ignition
Fuel
Exhaust System
Full stainless steel exhaust system with multiple 3-way catalytic converter
Emissions Compliance
Performance
Top Speed
n/a
Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph)
Fuel Consumption
Range
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Gearbox
5-speed constant mesh type
Primary Drive Ratio
Secondary Drive Ratio
Gear Ratios
Final Drive
525 O-ring chain
Quick Shifter
Traction Control System
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Electrical & Electronics System
Battery
12 volt, 13 amp-hour, 245 CCA (cold cranking amps), Maintenance Free AGM
Alternator/Generator
460W @ 3000 RPM
Starter
Headlight Type
Osram® HB2 12V 60/55W LL
Taillight Type
Non-Serviceable Reflective LED
Instrumentation
4″ Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display.
Connectivity
Riding Modes
Traction Control System
Launch Control
ABS
Yes
Cruise Control
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Hand TIG and MIG welded
Front Suspension
43mm Öhlins upside-down forks – adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Suspension Travel
Rear Suspension
Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoir – fully adjustable
Rear Suspension Travel
Rake
24.5 °
Trail
99 mm / 3.9 inches
Rear Subframe
Swingarm
Handlebar
Café Racer – High-grade anodised billet aluminium clip-ons Sport – Black anodised tapered high bars
Steering Damper
Wheels & Brakes
Wheels
36-spoke and 40-spoke, aluminum rims
Front Wheel/Rim Size
3.5 x 17″
Front Tire Size
120/70ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300
Rear Wheel/Rim Size
5.5 x 17″
Rear Tire Size
Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300
Front Brakes
Twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon steel discs and Brembo 4-piston Mono Bloc radially mounted calipers with ABS, and Brembo front brake master cylinder
Rear Brakes
Brembo 240mm disc and 2-piston caliper with ABS, and Brembo rear brake master cylinder
ABS
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Seat Height
810 mm / 31.8 inches
Wheelbase
1400 mm / 55.11 inches
Ground Clearance
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4 US gallons
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
230 kg / 507 lbs
Dry Weight
Max Load Capacity
Standard Equipment (Standard Trim)
ABS
Norton Commando 961 (2022 – ) Color Options
Matrix Black (With polished rims or black rims)
Manx Platinum (With polished rims or black rims)
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