MV Agusta Dragster 800RR SCS (2020) vs Norton Commando 850 (1974) vs Norton Commando 961 SF (2015) vs Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII (2016-17)
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| Make: | MV Agusta | Norton | Norton | Norton |
| Model: | Dragster 800RR SCS | Commando 850 | Commando 961 SF | Commando 961 Sport MKII |
| Years: | 2020 | 1974 | 2015 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC with mechanical chain tensioner, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 48.68 cu-in | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 54.3 mm | 77 x 89 mm | 88 x 79 mm | 88 x 79 mm |
| Cooling System: | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.3:1 | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Ignition: | Multipoint electronic injection | Lucas alternator | Crank fired electronic | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103 kW / 140 hp @ 12300 rpm | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | S.C.S. 2.0 (Smart Clutch System) Radius CX automatic clutch with hydraulic clutch actuation, wet multi-disc | Diaphragm type pressure plate | Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter | Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter |
| Transmission: | Cassette style 6 speed constant mesh | 4 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain, 525 "O" ring |
| Frame: | ALS Steel tubular trellis, aluminium alloy rear swing arm pivot plates | Twin downtube cradle with Isolastic engine mounts | Tubular steel with integral oil tank | Tubular steel with integral oil tank |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Type Marzocchi USD telescopic hydraulic fork in DLC treated aluminium, with anodized fork legs and having rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment | Telescopic fork | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment, Aluminium alloy single sided swing arm | Dual shocks | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4 piston Brembo calipers | Single disc | Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir | 2 x Ø320mm Brembo fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 2 piston Brembo caliper | Drum | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70- ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 4.10-19 | 120/70 -17 | 120/70 -17" |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50- ZR 17 M/C (75 W) | 4.10-19 | 180/55 -17 | 180/55 -17" |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 168 Kg / 370.38 lbs | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 188 kg / 415 lbs | 188 kg / 415 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / US 4.36 gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |