Norton Commando 961 vs Norton Commando 961 vs BMW R Nine T Racer Comparison
Updated: 02, Dec, 2021 07:16 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
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* Delhi. May vary.
NA
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 20,99,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 16,65,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 236 kg kg | NA | 220 kg | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 813 mm mm | 813 mm | 805 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1420 mm mm | 1420 mm | 1487 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Engine Stop Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | |||
| Security System | |||
| Immobilizer | NA | NA | |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 10.0 kmpl | NA | 15-18 kmpl (approx.) | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 961 cc cc | 961 cc | 1170 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 88 mm mm | 88 mm | 101 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 79 mm mm | 79 mm | 73 mm | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 2 | NA | NA | |
| Secondary Drive | |||
| 525 O-ring chain | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh | Constant Mesh | NA | |
| Shift Type | |||
| Manual | NA | NA | |
| Ignition | |||
| Crank fired electronic fuel injection | Crank fired electronic fuel injection & 2 way catalytic converters. Euro 4 compliant. | NA | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 80 PS @ 6500 rpm | 80 HP @ 6500 rpm | 110 BHP @ 7550 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 90 Nm @ 5200 rpm | 90 NM @ 5200 rpm | 116 NM @ 6000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection | NA | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air/Oil | Air/Oil | Air Cooled | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6 | BS6 Phase 2 | BS4 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| In-house developed parallel twin with dry sump lubrication | In house developed parallel twin with dry sump lubrication. Black with polished covers. | Air/oil-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine with balancer shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication | |
| Cylinder Configuration | |||
| Parallel Twin | NA | NA | |
| Cylinder Layout | |||
| Parallel | NA | NA | |
| Engine Management | |||
| Crank fired electronic fuel injection | NA | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| 525 O-ring chain | 525 O-ring chain | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet multi-plate | Wet multi-plate | Single dry plate clutch | |
| Clutch Operation | |||
| Manual | NA | NA | |
| Driveline | |||
| Chain Drive | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Reserve Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | |||
| Clock | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Similar Bikes | |||
| BMW R 12 nineT, BMW R 12, Kawasaki Z900RS | NA | NA | |
| Key Features | |||
| Dual Channel ABS, USD Front Forks, Advanced Technology | NA | Headlight Cowl, Fuel Injection, ABS, Automatic Stability Control | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Head Light Type | |||
| Halogen | NA | NA | |
| Pass Light | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Battery Type | |||
| MF | MF | MF | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Handmade and assembled with top-quality suspension and braking components | NA | BMW R nineT Racer is a watered down version for the existing R nineT of India. The motorcycle now seen here comes with air cooled engine, conventional telescopic forks and alloy wheels in place of rough road friendly components. The engine stays 1170cc and offers 110 BHP of maximum power to the rider. Torque value even stays the same at 116 Nm. The headlight cowl on the motorcycle helps the rider stays safe from windblast above 90 kmph. Claimed top speed is more than 200 kmph while 220kg of wet weight promises excellent acceleration on the BMW R nineT Racer. | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 x 17" | 120/70 x 17" | 120/70 ZR 17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55 x 17" | 180/55 x 17" | 180/55 ZR 17 | |
| Wheel Size | |||
| 17-inch | 17-inch | NA | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | Spoke Wheels | Alloy Wheels | |
| Front Brake | |||
| Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston "Mono bloc" radially mounted callipers | Full Brembo system, twin Brembo 320mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs & Brembo 4 piston "Mono bloc" radially mounted callipers. Brembo radial front brake master cylinder with remote reservoir | 320mm dual discs | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc & Brembo 2 piston calliper | Full Brembo system, single Brembo 220mm disc & Brembo 2 piston calliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | 265mm single disc | |
| ABS | |||
| Dual Channel ABS | NA | ||
| Brake System | |||
| Disc | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 36 spoke 3.5" x 17" Polished Aluminium Rim | 36 spoke 3.5" x 17" Polished Aluminium Rim | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 40 spoke 5.5" x 17" Polished Aluminium Rim | 40 spoke 5.5" x 17" Polished Aluminium Rim | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping | 43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping | 43 mm Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound and compression | Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound and compression | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Stainless steel | Stainless steel | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 100 mm | 100 mm (3.94") | 120 | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 115 mm | 115 mm (4.53") | 125 | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Trail | |||
| 99 mm | 99 mm (3.9") | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 24.5° | 24.5° | NA | |
| Chain | |||
| 525 O-ring chain | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Latest Price in India | |||
| ? 20.99 Lakh | Rs. 20.99 Lakh | BMW R nine T Racer price was Rs 16.65 lakh before being discontinued. | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cafe Racer | Cafe Racer | Cafe Racer | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Expected Launch - Dec 2024 | Upcoming | Discontinued | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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