Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1968 Norton Atlas. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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: 125268; Engine: 125268. The owner purchased the bike two months ago from a local collector but has decided to sell to help fund his purchase of a Hesketh he bought through Iconic.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 3,082 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states he recently changed the engine oil, cleaned and adjusted the front brake.
Modifications:
Not shown: Tri-Spark electronic ignition.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Gold Seal tires with date codes of 4121 and 4422.
The sale includes one key and maintenance manuals.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this Norton is offered on a clean Wyoming title. Have any Atlas stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
