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  • The Classic MotorCycle

    750 Atlas

    Nov 01, 2018 4 minutes

    WORDS: ALAN TURNER

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    NORTON ATLAS

    THE SPECIALIST

    Membership of the Norton Owners’ Club gives access to an enormous pool of knowledge and experience. In addition, the parts and services offered by various trade outlets are capable of tackling just about everything to do with anything produced by one of Britain’s most illustrious manufacturers. Club member and long-time Norton Atlas owner John Langridge shared his experience for this guide.

    ■ Norton Owners’ Club: www.nortonownersclub.org

    MODEL HISTORY

    In 1949, Norton’s first parallel twin was of 500cc. Gradual increases in engine size led to 650cc versions by 1961. Overall performance was on a par with similar models from other manufacturers, but all inevitably suffered from vibration. However, the Featherbed frame guaranteed impeccable road manners, while the restrained

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