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Norton Atlas Ranger vs Royal Enfield Himalayan

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Norton Atlas Ranger vs Royal Enfield Himalayan. 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. Royal Enfield Himalayan: 24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant) hp, 199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant) weight, top speed 130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Norton Atlas Ranger Royal Enfield Himalayan
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
24.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
58 Nm
32 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 6,800 rpm (NOTE: Best estimate based on Atlas 750 engine specs; Ranger-specific figures are not well documented)
24.3 hp @ 6,500 rpm (411cc variant); 40.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (450 variant)
Torque
~58 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (NOTE: Estimated based on Atlas 750 engine; factory figures for Ranger variant are scarce)
32 Nm @ 4,250 rpm (411cc variant); 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (450 variant)
Top Speed
~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated for standard Atlas; Ranger gearing may reduce this slightly)
130 km/h (411cc variant, estimated; 450 variant approx. 160 km/h)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
199 kg wet/curb weight (411cc variant); 196 kg (450 variant)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated; approximately 18 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L, real-world average for 411cc variant)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Norton Atlas Ranger
Norton Atlas Ranger
7.5/10

"Buy carefully and it's a rewarding, genuinely special alternative."

Pros
+Stunning British styling
+Smooth low-rev torque
+Excellent ergonomics all-day
Cons
Limited dealer service network
Early electrical issues
Premium price, average kit
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Royal Enfield Himalayan
7.0/10

"A flawed but loveable gateway drug to adventure riding."

Pros
+Ridiculously easy to ride
+Genuine off-road competence
+Low maintenance running costs
Cons
Electrical gremlins bite hard
Fork seals leak frequently
Sluggish above 65mph

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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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