Motorcycle specifications Norton600 Atlas GT 2026 A surprising route

Norton has decided to open up its name to a more democratic use. Previously limited to fury with its sporty 1200 V4 sv and V4 cr roadster, or to retro-premium with the 961 Commando, the British manufacturer now sees its destiny with a new family branch: the trail.
Or rather, the on-road crossover, with the new 600 Atlas GT. An almost discreet motorcycle, with somewhat surprising solutions.

Norton changes road

Let's break the suspense before we get lost in the paragraphs. The Atlas GT is an Atlas with stick rims and road tires. An orientation more symbolic than anything else. Because even if the road handling (especially the front end) will be somewhat different, Atlas owners won't be going off-road any more than those with the GT.

That said, what does this British model promise? Is it enough to challenge our compatriot's Tiger? Not really. Engine-wise, at least. Surprising as it may seem given its pedigree, Norton has opted for a modest 585 cm3 twin-cylinder. Would Aston Martin put a 1.2 PureTech in its cars... A block that puts the Atlas GT in the same league as the QJ Motor SRT 600, Benelli TRK 602, Voge DS 625 et al.
Like most parallel twins, it's set at 270° for character. That's all we know so far about this engine, and that it will be available in A2 version. Power and specifications have not been announced, but we're willing to bet on around sixty horsepower.

A mule or a Shire?

A bit skimpy for a name as prestigious as Norton. Abundance will not be on the stable side, but on the equipment side. The Atlases have a lot to offer, surprising if not exceptional at this level of the range in terms of both practicality and electronics. The British trail bike is loaded with an 8-inch TFT matrix touchscreen (the one on a Multistrada V4 S measures 6.5 inches), adjustable levers, footrests and bubble, speed-dependent self-adjusting headlights and cornering lights, angle-sensitive traction control, hill-start assist, IMU inertial unit, drift control, cornering ABS, standing start assistant, wheeling control, cruise control, hand guards, package holder, keyless start, USB-C port, three riding modes, heated grips and seat, shifter, and backlit switches.

Norton, or TVS, has opted for a noble chassis on the Manx. It's a different story for the Atlas GT, built on a tubular steel trellis frame (the cladding elements falsely suggest a double aluminum spar) and braked by ByBre elements. Familiar names answer the call for suspension and tires: Kayaba and Michelin (for the Road 5).

In England, no one is held back

From Solihull, it's time for values (the Manx) and pragmatism: trail bikes, the current flagship segment. With a reference name to attract curiosity. The first Atlas gave birth to the famous Commando; the new Atlas aims to fit into the crossover era. A completely new doctrine for Norton, to broaden its identity, conquer new markets and appeal to the elitist(Manx and Manx R) as well as the general public. A choice we'll have to understand.

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