Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Norton Commando 961
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Norton Commando 961. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Nine T /5
Norton Commando 961
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
79 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
198 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
79 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
195 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
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
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