Norton unveiled its new Atlas 650 Nomad and Ranger. The first average engine of the British brand remain high-end, between reduced production, a neat equipment and performance well above average.
Norton had already struck a blow by developing a 1200cc V4 engine to equip a sportswoman, who in the framework of the Tourist Trophy, showed a really amazing potential.
But, the "small" British manufacturer based in Donington Park, does not stop there and now unveils his new family of mid-size models. This new range which represents a new engine-chassis platform is called Atlas and agrees with the suffix Nomad and Ranger.
The Norton Atlas Nomad is more coffee racy at heart, while the Norton Atlas Ranger is closer to the Scrambler family. In both cases, the interpretation is very modern, with a motor that is not less. And for good reason, Norton used its V4 to design its new block 650. The English company has "kept the two front cylinders" (schematically of course) to develop its parallel twin 650 cm3.
Norton Atlas Ranger:
With its headlamp, its handlebar higher and reinforced, the Norton Atlas Ranger is close to the spirit scrambler. Like her sister, she will be made up to 250 copies only. She has suspensions with greater clearance than her sister almost twin (200 mm against 150 mm on the Nomad). With 84 horsepower at 11,000 rpm, this scrambler of 650 cm3 should not lack of nerves!
Norton Atlas Nomad:
The Norton Atlas Nomad is still very, very close to the Atlas Ranger, with some modifications. Is it also relevant for Norton not to have further differentiated its models? The Nomad is slightly more typical Café Racer, with suspensions of 150 mm of travel and a flatter handlebars that will tilt slightly the bust forward. Maybe bracelets handlebars .... Nevertheless, with 84 hp and 64 Nm of torque to 178 kg dry, there should be a way to have fun on small roads!
