Motorcycles unveiled earlier today the 650cc Atlas models pictured, including the Atlas Nomad and Atlas Ranger. Powered by a parallel-twin with a 270° crank, the Atlas machines have impressive performance specifications, which arguably eclipse competitive scrambler models from Ducati and Triumph.
Claimed peak horsepower is 84 at a lofty 11,000 rpm, with 47 foot/pounds of torque at an unspecified rpm level. This bike will be a revver for a mid-displacement twin. Together with the generous power claimed is a dry weight of just 392 pounds.
Of the two models, the Ranger is the more dirt focused, with a 19″ front wheel (the Nomad has an 18″ front). The adjustable suspension and Brembo brakes are upscale items, and it is all held together by a steel trellis frame.
Norton says it plans to produce a significant volume (for them) of each model with relatively aggressive pricing, which will be £9,995 for the Nomad and £11,995 for the Ranger. The less expensive Nomad converts to roughly $13,000 U.S. at today’s exchange rate, so we are not so sure how “aggressive” this pricing is. Enjoy the photos – the Ranger is the model with the higher front fender, while the Nomad has the front fender hugging a more street-oriented tire.
Engine: Norton 650cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 270-degree crank
Claimed Power: 84bhp @11,000rpm
Claimed Torque: 47lbft
Chassis: Twin tube steel trellis with aluminium swingarm mount
Swingarm: Braced aluminium twin-spar
Wheelbase: 1446mm
Dry weight: 178kg
Front suspension: Norton Roadholder 50mm fork with preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspesnsion: Norton Roadholder monoshock with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable
Front Wheel: 18inch laced rim with 110/80 R18 Avon Trailrider (Ranger: 120/70 R19 with Avon Trekrider)
Rear Wheel: 17inch laced rim with 180/55 R17 Avon Trailrider (Ranger: 170/60 R17 with Avon Trekrider)
Front brakes: 2x 320mm Brembo discs with Brembo 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakes: single 245mm disc with Brembo twin-piston caliper
Fuel tank: composite with 15litres capacity
Seat height: 824mm (Ranger: 875mm)
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