Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Honda X-adv 750. Norton Atlas Nomad 650: ~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed ~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated for road trim; off-road gearing may reduce this, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Atlas Nomad 650
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm — estimated
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated for road trim; off-road gearing may reduce this
175 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton Atlas Nomad 650
7.0/10
"A rewarding buy only if you choose carefully and buy late."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Premium suspension components
Cons
−Early models plagued with gremlins
−Parts availability still patchy
−Dealer network remains thin
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
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