Norton Atlas Nomad vs Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Atlas Nomad vs Moto Guzzi V85 Tt. 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. 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
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm — estimated based on Atlas 750 engine tune
80 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
~59 Nm @ 4,500 rpm — estimated
80 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (105 mph) — estimated, slightly lower than standard Atlas due to off-road gearing
185 km/h
Weight
~191 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (~18 km/L) — estimated, typical for air-cooled British twins of the era
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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
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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