Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Tvs Ronin 225
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Tvs Ronin 225. 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. Tvs Ronin 225: 20.4 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 160 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Commando 961 Sport
Tvs Ronin 225
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
20.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
19.93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
160 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,500 rpm
20.4 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 124 mph)
114 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
160 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
35-40 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
Tvs Ronin 225
6.8/10
"A stylish learner that punches above its weight aesthetically."
Pros
+Distinctive styling stands out
+Smooth low-rev power delivery
+Decent TVS parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Noticeable vibration above 80kmh
−Premium pricing for displacement
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