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Norton Atlas

Adventure Motorcycle · Petrol

70 PS
Power
57.5 Nm
Torque

Variant

4 variants
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The Spec'd take

A 585cc parallel-twin adventure tourer, built in Hosur, aimed squarely at the Kawasaki Versys 650 and Honda NX500.

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Why it stands out

  • Standard bi-directional quickshifter
  • Lighter and more manageable than 800cc+ heavyweight ADVs
  • Choice of off-road (Atlas) or road-biased (Atlas GT) setup

Worth knowing

  • Estimated pricing only, not yet officially confirmed
  • Standard Atlas seat height (845mm) is tall for shorter riders

Performance

Atlas (Base)
70PS
57.5Nm
GearboxManual

Engine

585cc
Fuel tank15 L
Liquid Cooled6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)Wet Multiplate Clutch with…

Rider safety

Dual-channel ABSTraction controlSlipper clutch
Front disc320 mm
Rear brake245 mm

Rider fit

Seat height824 mm
Kerb weight178 kg
Wheelbase1,446 mm
Fuel tank15 L

Price

Atlas (Base)
₹5.7 Lakh
Expected price
On-road, Mumbai₹6.63 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹9,577 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Norton Atlas, interior
  • DisplayRound Analogue Speedometer with integrated Digital LCD…
  • HeadlightFull LED Round Headlamp with integrated DRL ring

Dimensions

1,446 mm2,100 mm1,180 mm
Length2,100 mm
Width850 mm
Height1,180 mm
Wheelbase1,446 mm
Kerb weight178 kg (Dry weight)

Photos

10 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 5 colours

Practical figures

Safety
Dual-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Atlas / Atlas GT / Atlas Apex / Atlas GT Apex (585cc production-intent range; earlier shown here as the 650cc 'Nomad'/'Ranger' concept before Norton renamed and re-engineered it)

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 585 cc (revised down from the original 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept)
Engine Type 585cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin with a 270-degree crank (per Norton India)
Max Power 70 PS @ 9,300 rpm (69 bhp / 51.5 kW), per pre-launch reporting for the production 585cc engine (84 bhp @ 11,000 rpm was the earlier 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept figure)
Max Torque 57.5 Nm @ 7,300 rpm, per pre-launch reporting for the production 585cc engine (67 Nm @ 8,100 rpm was the earlier 650cc concept figure)
Bore x Stroke 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 11.5:1 was the earlier 650cc Nomad/Ranger concept figure; not yet confirmed for the 585cc production engine
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch Wet Multiplate Clutch with slipper system
Drive Type Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 245 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type Dual Channel ABS (with switchable Off-Road mode)
Wheel Type Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (18-inch Front / 17-inch Rear on Nomad; 19/17 on Ranger)
Front Tyre Size 110/80-R18 (Nomad) / 120/70-R19 (Ranger) (Avon Trekrider / Pirelli Scorpion)
Rear Tyre Size 150/70-R17 (Nomad & Ranger)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 50 mm Roadholder USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (150 mm travel on Nomad / 200 mm on Ranger)
Rear Suspension Roadholder Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable (150 mm on Nomad / 200 mm on Ranger)
Frame Type Seamless steel tube twin-spar perimeter chassis with aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase (mm) 1446 mm (1470 mm on Ranger)
Ground Clearance (mm) 170 mm (Nomad) / 200 mm (Ranger)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2100 mm
Width (mm) 850 mm
Height (mm) 1180 mm
Seat Height (mm) 824 mm (Nomad) / 867 mm (Ranger)
Kerb Weight (kg) 178 kg (Dry weight)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 15.0 L (Composite lightweight tank, Reserve: 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type Round Analogue Speedometer with integrated Digital LCD Screen
Bluetooth Connectivity No
Navigation No
USB Charging Yes (USB charge port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes None / Street & Off-Road modes
Traction Control Yes (Switchable Traction Control)
Quickshifter No
Cruise Control No

Lights

Headlight Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated DRL ring
Taillight Full LED
Turn Indicators Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Single-piece ribbed scrambler/touring bench seat
Under-Seat Storage Minimal tool kit only

Every variant

4 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveExpected price
Best valueManual · RWD₹5.7 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹5 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹6.7 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹6 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Norton Atlas: quick answers

The Norton Atlas is expected to start at about ₹5 Lakh ex-showroom when it launches in India.

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What brakes does the Norton Atlas use?

Dual-channel ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Norton Atlas's main rivals?

The BMW F 450 GS, Moto Morini X-Cape and Benelli TRK 502.