Honda Cb1100 vs Norton Commando 961
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Norton Commando 961. Honda Cb1100: 87 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Norton Commando 961: 79 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1100
Norton Commando 961
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
79 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
198 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
79 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1100
8.0/10
"The thinking rider's retro — honest, reliable, and genuinely satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Timeless understated styling
+Smooth, accessible power delivery
Cons
−Soft suspension out of box
−Exhaust headers corrode badly
−Lacks modern electronic aids
Norton Commando 961
7.5/10
"Magnificent when sorted, but budget for inevitable remedial work upfront."
Pros
+Intoxicating twin exhaust note
+Genuinely exclusive hand-built feel
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Dealer support patchy nationwide
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
Top 10 Accessories
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