Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Commando 961
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
195 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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