The iconic British motorcycle brand Norton is making a comeback. The company was bought by TVS Motors from India and the brand is looking forward to a major re-entry into the world of motorcycling. Of the four new vehicles coming from Norton, the Atlas GT ADV bike has been spotted testing again. let’s take a closer look.
TVS Norton Atlas GT ADV
This is not the first time that Norton Atlas GT has been spied in India. Previous spy shots had shown the Atlas GT from behind roaming on the highways around the TVS facility. In those spy shots, we could see the Atlas GT from the rear without any camouflage. Its front fascia is seen in the new spy shots of Mithun Deshmukh.
Looking without any camouflage, we can see the Norton Atlas GT and its dominant road presence. The immediate difference to recognize between the Norton Atlas and the Atlas GT is in the wheels. The Atlas gets wire-spoke wheels, while the Atlas GT gets alloy wheels. These shy pictures show its bi-projector LED headlight setup along with LED DRL signature.
Apart from this, we can also see cornering lights and puddle lamps below the headlights which will aid visibility. There is a tall windscreen above the headlight unit which will provide good protection from the wind. We can see USD front forks in gold finish, which are likely to be fully adjustable for rebound and compression.
Other notable elements seen in these spy shots include the muscular tank shrouds that give this vehicle a big bike appeal, the twin disc brake setup at the front with braking hardware from Bybre. We can also see a single-piece seat with twin exhaust headers along with a large radiator to cool the engine coolant.
what to expect?
The Norton Atlas GT is one of the four motorcycles that have been tasked with the systematic revival of the brand by TVS Motors. The other three offerings are the Atlas, Manx and Manx R. At the heart of this new machine is a 585 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine with a 270-degree crank offset. Performance metrics have not been revealed yet, but maximum power can be estimated at around 70 bhp.
The 17-inch alloy wheels on the Atlas GT are wrapped with road-biased tyres. Notable features include an 8-inch TFT touchscreen instrument cluster with smartphone integration, a keyless go system with push-button start, 6-axis IMU with lean-sensitive ABS, slide control, traction control, cornering cruise control, launch control, wheelie control and hill assist.
All of these are mounted on a strong and lightweight steel trellis frame and the engine is a stressed member. The Norton Atlas GT is expected to be manufactured in India by TVS Motor. The launch timeline has not been confirmed and an India launch is also a possibility.