Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GSX R1000R

Last Updated: September 27, 2026

Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer price starts at Rs. 20.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Suzuki GSX R1000R, priced at Rs. 25.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Commando 961 Cafe Racer uses a 961cc engine producing 80PS @ 6500 rpm and the GSX R1000R a 1000cc engine. If you're deciding between the Commando 961 Cafe Racer and GSX R1000R, the Commando 961 Cafe Racer is the better pick for affordability.

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Commando 961 Cafe Racer vs GSX R1000R Comparison Summary

Specification Norton Commando 961 Cafe RacerSuzuki GSX R1000R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.99 LakhRs. 25.00 Lakh
Engine 961 cc1000 cc
Max power 80PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available

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Basic Info Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer STD BS6Suzuki GSX R1000R ABS BS6
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Brand Name Norton Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.99 Lakh Rs. 25.00 Lakh
Engine Type Air & Oil Cooled, Parallel twin with dry sump lubrication Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Max Power 80PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Suzuki GSX R1000R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Analogue Digital
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air & Oil Cooled, Parallel twin with dry sump lubrication
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
961 cc
1000 cc
Gear Box
5-Speed
Not Available
Max Power
80PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
90Nm @ 5200 rpm
Not Available
Bore
88 mm
Not Available
Stroke
79 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Crank fired electronic fuel injection
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43mm Ohlins USD - adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Ohlins twin shocks with remote reservoir - adjustable ride height, preload, rebound and compression
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-190/55-1
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
810 mm
Not Available
Wheelbase
1400 mm
Not Available
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
Not Available

Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Charging at Home
No
Not Available

Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available
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Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer Vs Suzuki GSX R1000R FAQs

Which bike is best between Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GSX R1000R?
As per the users experiences Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Suzuki GSX R1000R is better on the grounds of performance.
Which bike is cheaper Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GSX R1000R?
The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer is cheaper than Suzuki GSX R1000R by ₹4.01 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GSX R1000R?
As per the users experiences the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer has better performance.

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