Moto Morini X-Cape vs Norton Atlas
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Moto Morini X-Cape650 · ₹6.4 Lakh
Norton AtlasAtlas GT · ₹5 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
X-Cape: ₹6.4 Lakh
Atlas: ₹5 Lakh
Includes an expected price
Braking
X-Cape: Dual-channel ABS
Atlas: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
X-Cape: 23.92 kmpl
Atlas: Not published
Claimed
Power
X-Cape: 60 PS
Atlas: 70 PS (ahead)
Torque 54 vs 57.5 Nm
Weight
X-Cape: 215 kg
Atlas: 178 kg
Seat height 810 vs 824 mm
Versions
X-Cape: 2
Atlas: 4 (ahead)
Pick the Atlas for more power and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹6.4 Lakh
₹5 Lakh
On-road in
₹7.17 Lakh
₹5.64 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹12,050 a month
₹9,470 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
60 PS
70 PS
Torque
54 Nm
57.5 Nm
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Manual
Mileage
23.92 kmpl
Not published
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
649 cc
585 cc (revised down from the original 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept)
Engine Type
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC
585cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin with a 270-degree crank (per Norton India)
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
82.0 mm x 61.5 mm was the earlier 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept figure; no bore x stroke yet published for the 585cc production engine
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11.5:1 was the earlier 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept figure; not yet confirmed for the 585cc production engine
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate (Slipper Clutch)
Wet Multiplate Clutch with slipper system
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 298 mm, 4-piston floating calipers (Brembo)
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 255 mm, 2-piston caliper (Brembo)
Single Disc, 245 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Switchable Dual Channel ABS (Bosch 9.1 MB)
Dual Channel ABS (with switchable Off-Road mode)
Wheel Type
Alloy (650) / Tubeless Spoke (650X)
Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (18-inch Front / 17-inch Rear on Nomad; 19/17 on Ranger)
Front Tyre Size
110/80-19 Tubeless (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)
110/80-R18 (Nomad) / 120/70-R19 (Ranger) (Avon Trekrider / Pirelli Scorpion)
Rear Tyre Size
150/70-17 Tubeless (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)
150/70-R17 (Nomad & Ranger)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
50 mm Marzocchi USD Fork (Fully Adjustable: Preload, Compression, Rebound)
50 mm Roadholder USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (150 mm travel on Nomad / 200 mm on Ranger)
Rear Suspension
KYB Monoshock (Adjustable Preload and Rebound)
Roadholder Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable (150 mm on Nomad / 200 mm on Ranger)
Frame Type
High-Strength Steel Trellis Frame
Seamless steel tube twin-spar perimeter chassis with aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1480 mm
1446 mm (1470 mm on Ranger)
Ground Clearance
175 mm
170 mm (Nomad) / 200 mm (Ranger)
Dimensions
Length
2200 mm
2100 mm
Width
900 mm
850 mm
Height
1390 mm
1180 mm
Seat Height
810 mm (Standard) / 835 mm (High Seat option)
824 mm (Nomad) / 867 mm (Ranger)
Kerb Weight
215 kg
178 kg (Dry weight)
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 L (Reserve 3.6 L)
15.0 L (Composite lightweight tank, Reserve: 3.0 L)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
7-inch Full-Colour TFT Display
Round Analogue Speedometer with integrated Digital LCD Screen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No
Navigation
Yes (Screen Mirroring / App support)
No
USB Charging
Yes (Dual USB Ports)
Yes (USB charge port)
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
Ride and Off-Road (Off-Road disables rear ABS)
None / Street & Off-Road modes
Traction Control
No
Yes (Switchable Traction Control)
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Lights
Headlight
Full LED (Split Projector)
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated DRL ring
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Full LED
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Split Seat with Rear Luggage Rack
Single-piece ribbed scrambler/touring bench seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool space
Minimal tool kit only
Choice
Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹6.4 Lakh – ₹6.7 Lakh
₹5 Lakh – ₹6.7 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
5 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, manual
650₹6.4 Lakh Atlas Apex₹6.7 Lakh Atlas ₹30,000 more 650X₹6.7 Lakh Atlas Apex₹6.7 Lakh Same priceOn-road price in six cities
X-Cape 650 against Atlas Atlas GT
| City | X-Cape | Atlas | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹7.43 Lakh | ₹5.84 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.59 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹7.43 Lakh | ₹5.84 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.59 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹7.17 Lakh | ₹5.64 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.54 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹7.81 Lakh | ₹6.14 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.68 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹7.43 Lakh | ₹5.84 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.59 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹7.81 Lakh | ₹6.14 Lakh | Atlas ₹1.68 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the X-Cape or the Atlas?
The Atlas, by ₹1.40 lakh on the versions compared here: X-Cape 650 at ₹6.4 Lakh against Atlas Atlas GT at ₹5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹7.17 Lakh against ₹5.64 Lakh. One of these prices is still an estimate.
Which is more powerful?
The X-Cape 650 makes 60 PS and 54 Nm and the Atlas Atlas GT makes 70 PS and 57.5 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹12,050 a month for the X-Cape and ₹9,470 for the Atlas, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
