Quick Highlights:
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Will get a 585cc parallel-twin motor making 70PS
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Gets a long list of convenience and touring friendly features
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Is expected to be launched in India in September 2026
Norton motorcycles have revealed all the key specifications for the Atlas, which is the brand’s upcoming adventure bike. It will be available in four variants: Atlas, Atlas Apex, Atlas GT and Atlas GT Apex. The main difference between the Atlas and Atlas GT is that the GT gets a smaller 17-inch front wheel, lower seat height, and lower wheel travel at both ends. Here is all you need to know about this upcoming premium ADV:
Engine
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Norton Atlas Specifications |
Engine |
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Engine Size |
585cc DOHC, parallel-twin engine |
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Power |
70PS at 9,300rpm |
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Torque |
57.5Nm at 7,300rpm |
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Gearbox |
6-speed, with bidirectional quickshifter, assist and slipper clutch |
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Bore Size |
78mm |
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Stroke Size |
61.2mm |
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Compression Ratio |
12:2:1 |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.4-litre |
All variants of the Norton Atlas will be powered by the same liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor. At 70PS and 57.5Nm it will be one of the most powerful sub-650cc adventure bikes. This engine will come paired to a 6-speed gearbox, with assist and slipper clutch, and a bidirectional quickshifter as well. That said, for a touring bike, the fuel tank capacity of 15.4-litre is pretty decent.
Underpinnings
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Norton Atlas |
Underpinnings |
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Chassis Type |
Steel trellis |
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Front Tyre Size (Atlas) |
110/80-ZR19 (Eurogrip Explo R Plus) |
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Front Tyre Size (Atlas GT) |
110/70-ZR17 (Eurogrip Explo R Plus) |
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Rear Tyre Size |
150/70-ZR17 (Eurogrip Explo R Plus) |
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Front Suspension |
KYB 43mm Inverted fork (fully adjustable) |
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Rear Suspension |
KYB Monoshock (fully adjustable for Apex variant) |
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Front Wheel Travel (Atlas) |
180mm |
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Rear Wheel Travel (Atlas) |
180mm |
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Front Wheel Travel (Atlas GT) |
140mm |
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Rear Wheel Travel (Atlas GT) |
140mm |
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Rear Wheel Travel |
180mm |
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Front Brake |
310mm twin discs |
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Rear Brake |
270mm disc |
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Weight (Atlas) |
188kg (without fuel) |
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Weight (Atlas Apex) |
192kg (without fuel) |
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Ground Clearance |
220mm |
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Wheelbase |
1,465mm |
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Seat Height (Atlas) |
845mm |
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Seat Height (Atlas GT) |
815mm |
The Norton Atlas will come with a steel trellis frame, along with fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and rear monoshock. The difference between the Atlas and Atlas GT will be the 40mm lower wheel travel at both ends on the GT variants. Other than this, the GT variant will ride on 17-inch wheels at both ends, and will come with a 30mm lower seat height. All variants will come with a twin disc brake setup at the front, and a single disc at the rear.
Features
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Norton Atlas |
Features |
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Instrument Cluster |
8-inch TFT |
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Turn-by-turn navigation |
YES |
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SMS/call Alerts |
YES |
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Music Controls |
YES |
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Go Pro Control |
YES |
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OTA Updates |
YES |
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Dual Channel ABS |
YES |
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Traction Control |
YES |
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Ride Modes |
Urban, Rain, Sport, Tour, Enduro |
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Ride-by-wire throttle |
YES |
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all-LED lighting |
YES |
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Cruise Control |
YES |
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Wheelie Control |
YES |
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Rear Slide Control |
YES |
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Keyless Ignition |
YES |
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Electronic Fuel Filler Cap |
YES |
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TPMS |
YES (In Apex Variant) |
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Heated Grips |
YES (In Apex Variant) |
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Hill Hold Assist |
YES (In Apex Variant) |
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Electronic Combined Braking |
YES (In Apex Variant) |
The basic features are common across all-variants, however the Apex variants offer additional electronic, convenience and touring friendly features. TPMS, heated grips, hill hold assist and electronic combined braking are some features which are only available with the Apex variant of Atlas GT. Overall, the features list of this adventure bike is quite lengthy, and all these features should make this a more capable and comfortable tourer.
Variant Wise Additions
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Norton Atlas |
Variant Wise Additions |
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Colour Options |
Matrix Black, Trophy Silver, Verona Green Sinopia Orange, Glacier Blue (Apex Variant) |
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Adjustable Levers |
Standard |
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Adjustable Hand and Foot Levers |
Atlas Apex Only |
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Aluminium footpegs with removable rubber insert |
Standard |
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Rugged Plastic Bash Plate |
Atlas Apex Only |
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Plastic Bash Plate |
Standard |
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Aluminium Sump Guard |
Atlas Apex Only |
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Adjustable Windscreen |
Atlas Apex Only |
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Rear Luggage and Pillion Handle Kit |
Atlas Apex Only |
All of these variant wise additions should make the Norton Atlas a more comfortable, and convenient motorcycle to ride. There are all types of adjustability available, and even the foot levers can be adjusted as per the rider’s liking. Other than this, the bike also gets touring friendly additions like two types of bash plates, an aluminum sump guard and even an adjustable windscreen for better wind protection.
BikeDekho Says
Looking at the specifications gives us a rough idea how much potential the upcoming Norton Atlas will have. Once launched in India, it will compete with the Kawasaki Versys 650, which has been a reliable option for road-focused touring. On-paper the Norton makes more power than the Versys, even with a smaller engine, and also offers a long list of features, some which are standard even from the base variant.
That said, the Norton Atlas and Atlas GT is expected to be launched in India in September 2026, and will be priced at around Rs 6 lakh and Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
