Norton Atlas Nomad vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad vs Honda Adv 350. 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. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Atlas Nomad
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated based on Atlas 750 engine tune
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~59 Nm @ 4,500 rpm — estimated
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated, slightly lower than standard Atlas due to off-road gearing
125 km/h
Weight
~191 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (~18 km/L) — estimated, typical for air-cooled British twins of the era
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 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
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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