Norton Atlas Nomad vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad vs Honda X-adv 750. 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 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
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated based on Atlas 750 engine tune
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~59 Nm @ 4,500 rpm — estimated
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated, slightly lower than standard Atlas due to off-road gearing
175 km/h
Weight
~191 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (~18 km/L) — estimated, typical for air-cooled British twins of the era
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
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 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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