Norton Commando 961 125th Anniversary (2024) vs Norton V4CR Caf? Racer 125th Anniversary (2024) vs Norton V4SV One of One (2024) vs Yamaha XS 500 (1985)
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| Make: | Norton | Norton | Norton | Yamaha |
| Model: | Commando 961 125th Anniversary | V4CR Caf? Racer 125th Anniversary | V4SV One of One | XS 500 |
| Years: | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 1985 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 72 ? V-four cylinder, chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. | Four stroke, 72 ? V-four cylinder, chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. | Four stole, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC |
| Capacity: | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 79 mm | 82 x 56.8 mm | 82 x 56.8 mm | 73 х 59.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 | 13.6:1 | 13.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | 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 | 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 | 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Keyless ignition system with electronic steering lock | Keyless ignition system | Battery and coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 56.4 kW / 76.8 hp @ 7250 rpm | 185 hp / 136 kW @ 12500 rpm | 185 hp / 136 kW @ 12500 rpm | 48 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 81 Nm / 59.7 ft-lb @ 6300 rpm | 125 Nm / 92.1 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm | 125 Nm / 92.1 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm | 4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 525 O-ring | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm ?hlins upside-down forks ? adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping | 43mm ?hlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable | ?hlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | ?hlins twin shocks with remote reservoir ? fully adjustable | ?hlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock | ?hlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable! |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Brembo fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, Brembo 4-piston Mono Bloc radially mounted calipers with ABS, and Brembo front brake master cylinder | 2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder | 2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 22-piston caliper with ABS, and Brembo rear brake master cylinder | Single 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder | Single 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder | Drum |
| Wet Weight: | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 193 kg / 447 lbs | 206 kg / 452 lbs | 207.7 kg / 458 lb |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 12.8 Litres / 3 4 US gal |