Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Norton Atlas Ranger ~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated for standard Atlas; Ranger gearing may reduce this slightly), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Africa Twin is the faster of the two.

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Norton Atlas Ranger ~195 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Norton Atlas Ranger is lighter by 31 kg.

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Norton Atlas Ranger 7.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Norton Atlas Ranger caveat: You need reliable dealer support nearby. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Norton Atlas Ranger is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 49 hp is manageable. The Honda Africa Twin is better held for a second bike.

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Norton Atlas Ranger: 195 kg, 49 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Norton Atlas Ranger produces ~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm (NOTE: Best estimate based on Atlas 750 engine specs; Ranger-specific figures are not well documented); Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 53 hp.

Q: Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Norton Atlas Ranger ~5.5 L/100km (estimated; approximately 18 km/L), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Honda Africa Twin. Norton Atlas Ranger: ~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm (NOTE: Best estimate based on Atlas 750 engine specs; Ranger-specific figures are not well documented) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated for standard Atlas; Ranger gearing may reduce this slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.