Norton Atlas GT unveiled! Specifications, key details about India-bound ADV

Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off the new Atlas GT, revealing the full specifications of the middleweight adventure-touring motorcycle that is expected to arrive in India in the future. The British brand, backed by TVS Motor Company, has also unveiled the Atlas along with the road-focused Atlas GT for the UK and European markets.Powering the Atlas GT is a 585cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. The motor produces 69 bhp at 9,300 rpm and 57.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and is equipped with a slipper clutch and a bidirectional quickshifter as standard.The motorcycle is built around a high-strength steel trellis frame, with the engine acting as a stressed member. Suspension duties are handled by fully adjustable KYB components at both ends. The Atlas GT features a 43mm USD front fork with 140mm wheel travel, while the rear gets a fully adjustable monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment and 140mm travel. Braking is taken care of by dual 310 mm semi-floating front discs and 270 mm rear disc with radial calipers.The Atlas GT rides on 17-inch cast-alloy wheels at both ends. The seat height is 815 mm lower than the standard Atlas.The biggest highlight of the Atlas GT is its comprehensive electronics package. The motorcycle features a Bosch six-axis IMU that enables lean-sensitive ABS, cornering traction control and cornering cruise control. It comes with wheelie control, rear slide control and five riding modes: Urban, Rain, Sport, Tour and Enduro.The Technology package includes an 8-inch TFT touchscreen display with integrated navigation, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone integration and support for the Norton Rider app. Riders can also access ride telemetry, over-the-air software updates, and call and music controls through the system.Although Norton has not yet officially announced the launch timeline in India, the Atlas GT is expected to be one of the flagship products for the Indian market, where interest in middleweight adventure motorcycles has been steadily increasing.