2021
Norton Atlas - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 372672 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Norton |
| Model | Atlas |
| Price | US$ 12600. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2021 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Twin tube seamless steel perimeter chassis with aluminium swingarm mount. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Full floating Brembo discs. Radially mounted twin Brembo monoblock callipers with ABS. Brembo master cylinder. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 50mm diameter Roadholder USD forks. Preload, compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Fronttyre | 110/80-R18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo twin piston rear calliper with ABS. Brembo master cylinder. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Roadholder monoshock with rising rate linkage and piggyback reservoir. Adjustable preload. |
| Reartyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Avon Trekrider tires |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 82.0 x 61.5 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 650.0 ccm (39.66 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | 270-degree firing order |
| Enginetype | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. 4 fuel injectors, drive-by-wire. |
| Ignition | Keyless |
| Power | 84.0 HP (61.3 kW)) @ 11000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
| Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, Dark Grey, Silver, Red, White |
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| Comments | Norton is now owned by TVS motor. |
| Light | LED lights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds) |
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| Powerweightratio | 0.4719 HP/kg |
About Norton
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
James Lansdowne Norton
Best Known For:
Isle of Man glory (Manx), Featherbed frame, Commando twins; modern V4/V-twin revivals
Company History
Few badges carry more romance than Norton: Manx singles howling over the Mountain, the Featherbed frame teaching the world about chassis stiffness, and the Commando’s rubber-mounted charisma defining a generation of British twins. Financial dramas and ownership changes punctuated the marque’s modern history, but the idea of Norton endured—elegant engines, taut handling, and a certain aristocratic restraint. Recent revivals pursued premium V4s and modernized Commandos with contemporary electronics and finishes, aiming to reconcile heritage with present-day reliability and compliance. Enthusiasts remain drawn to the riding experience: steering that reads the road, engines that speak through the bars, and ergonomics suited to fast B-roads. Historically, Norton is a pillar of motorcycling’s canon. Whether in classic trim under club racers or in modern carbon and billet, the name signals a commitment to the art of handling and the poetry of mechanical rhythm.