Please Note: This bike is a part of the James Richard Kries Estate Collection. As it is part of an estate, we do not have any history for these bikes. They have been sitting for several years and will need recommissioning before they are rideable.
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962 to appeal to American aesthetic preferences. It sported a 745cc air-cooled twin married to a four-speed chain-drive transmission that resulted in 55hp at 6,500RPM and plenty of torque available low in the rev range.
Initially produced only for export, one of the biggest selling points for the Atlas was its famous Featherbed frame helping the bike weigh in at about 420 pounds. Want to learn more? Check out this wonderful write-up from The Vintagent.
This example is VIN: XXXXX
The odometer shows 301 miles but it has been replaced, true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
We do not have any maintenance history for this bike.
Modifications:
Domiracer gauges.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Cheng Shin tires that have aged out.
The sale does not include any keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Miami, Florida, this Norton is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any Atlas stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
