Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Bmw R Ninet Racer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Bmw R Ninet Racer. Norton Commando 961 Sport: 80 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 124 mph), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R Ninet Racer: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Commando 961 Sport
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
222 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 124 mph)
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Commando 961 Sport
7.8/10
"Buy one with full history or walk away completely."
Pros
+Genuinely gorgeous parallel twin sound
+Handling is genuinely sharp
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Early clutch issues lurk
−Service history absolutely critical
Bmw R Ninet Racer
7.8/10
"A spectacular weekend weapon that demands commitment and punishes compromise."
Pros
+Stunning, timeless visual presence
+Torquey, characterful boxer engine
+Excellent build quality overall
Cons
−Punishing riding position quickly
−Expensive BMW dealer servicing
−Overheats badly in traffic
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