Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Moto Guzzi V85 Tt. 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. Moto Guzzi V85 Tt: 80 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Atlas Nomad 650
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated
80 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm — estimated
80 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated for road trim; off-road gearing may reduce this
185 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
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
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply lovable adventure bike for patient enthusiasts."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Bulletproof when maintained properly
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Sparse dealer network nationwide
−Mediocre wind protection stock
−Bevel box needs attention
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