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cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II vs Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE ergonomics

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II and Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.

Modeled fit comparison

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II lists a 813 mm seat; the Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE lists 813 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II and Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
SpecNorton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk IINorton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Seat height813 mm813 mm
Wheelbase1,420 mm1,420 mm
Wet weight204 kg-
Displacement961 cc961 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
Sport (58.0 deg)
Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
Neutral (94.7 deg)
Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Neutral (94.7 deg)

Elbow angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
Neutral (11.6 deg)
Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Neutral (11.6 deg)