Norton Atlas Nomad vs Cfmoto 800mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad vs Cfmoto 800mt. Norton Atlas Nomad: ~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated based on Atlas 750 engine tune hp, ~191 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed ~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated, slightly lower than standard Atlas due to off-road gearing, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Cfmoto 800mt: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Atlas Nomad
Cfmoto 800mt
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
218 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated based on Atlas 750 engine tune
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
~59 Nm @ 4,500 rpm — estimated
80 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated, slightly lower than standard Atlas due to off-road gearing
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
~191 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (~18 km/L) — estimated, typical for air-cooled British twins of the era
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton Atlas Nomad
7.0/10
"A genuinely promising adventure bike — but buy post-2021 only."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful twin engine
+Excellent chassis and handling
+Striking, distinctive British styling
Cons
−Early ECU and electrical gremlins
−Parts availability historically poor
−Premium pricing for the segment
Cfmoto 800mt
7.5/10
"Exceptional used value if a dealer lives nearby."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Premium electronics, budget price
+Semi-active suspension actually works
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Snatchy low-speed throttle response
−Dealer network remains thin
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