Norton has revealed full technical specifications and UK pricing for the Atlas and Atlas GT. Both Norton motorcycles have already been spotted testing extensively on Indian roads ahead of an expected launch later this year, and this latest announcement gives us a detailed look at what the two middleweight twins will have to offer.
- 585cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin produces 69hp and 57.5Nm
- Atlas gets a 19-inch front wheel, Atlas GT adopts a road-focused 17-inch setup
- UK pricing starts at £8,250; India launch expected later this year
Norton Atlas and Atlas GT details
The Atlas is the adventure-focused variant, while the Atlas GT is more road-biased
The Atlas and Atlas GT are powered by the same 585cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine featuring a 270-degree crankshaft. Peak output stands at 69hp and 57.5Nm, with power sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox. A bidirectional quickshifter and slipper clutch are offered as standard.
Both motorcycles use the same high-strength steel trellis frame with the engine acting as a stressed member, along with a cast aluminium swingarm. The key differences lie in their wheel, suspension and geometry setups.
The Atlas is positioned as the more adventure-oriented model and therefore gets fully adjustable KYB suspension offering 180mm of travel at both ends. It rides on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup, available with either cast alloy or wire-spoke wheels. Ground clearance stands at 220mm, seat height is 845mm, and Norton quotes a kerb weight of 188kg without fuel.
The Atlas GT adopts a more road-focused configuration, featuring 17-inch wheels at both ends and reduced suspension travel of 140mm front and rear. Seat height drops to a more accessible 815mm. Norton has not yet disclosed the GT's weight. Braking hardware is shared between the two models and comprises twin 310mm front discs and a 270mm rear disc paired with ByBre calipers.
Both motorcycles also feature a comprehensive electronics package overseen by a Bosch six-axis IMU. This enables lean-sensitive ABS, traction control, drag torque control, cornering cruise control, wheelie control, rear lift control and rear slide control. Riders can choose between five riding modes – Urban, Rain, Sport, Tour and Enduro. The bikes also get the same 8-inch touchscreen TFT display that we recently experienced on the Manx R. Features include turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi integration, OTA updates via the Norton Rider app, and keyless ignition with electronic steering lock, seat lock and fuel filler cap access.
Norton will also offer both bikes in a higher-spec Apex trim, which adds electronic combined braking, vehicle hold assist, heated grips, TPMS, LED cornering lights and an easy-adjust windscreen.
In the UK, pricing starts at £8,250 (approximately Rs 10.56 lakh). While India pricing remains unannounced, both motorcycles will be manufactured at TVS Motor Company's facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Local production should allow Norton to price the Atlas range far more aggressively here, potentially placing it against motorcycles such as the KTM 390 Adventure R (Rs 3.78 lakh), BMW F 450 GS (Rs 4.70 lakh onwards), Honda NX500 (Rs 7.44 lakh) and Kawasaki Versys 650 (Rs 8.63 lakh).
Rishaad Mody
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