BMW R 1200 GS vs Norton Commando 961 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	961 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	79 hp
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Dry Sump
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Electric Fuel Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Hydraulic Clutch
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	88 mm x 79 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.1:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	90 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	5200 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	6500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	--

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Cafe Racer
Dry Weight	216 kg	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	185 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	1 Seats
Kerb Weight	244 kg	--
Wheel Base	1507 mm	1400 mm
Width	850 mm	--
Height	1412 mm	--
Seat Height	--	813 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Crank Fired EFI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Electrical

Input	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Motorrad Duolever	Ohlins RWU
Rear Suspension	Motorrad Paralever	Ohlins Twin Shock With Remote Reservoir
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	--
Leg Guards	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Riding Modes	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road	Enduro Enduro
Central Locking	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	Dual Seat Optional Dual Seat Optional
Height Adjustable Seats	No	--

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	--
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Single Seat Single Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc