Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad 650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700. 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. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Atlas Nomad 650
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm — estimated
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated for road trim; off-road gearing may reduce this
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L 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
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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