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The Norton Atlas was a Norton motorcycle made between 1962 and 1968, until it was replaced by the Norton Commando. The Mark 1 Atlas was launched as the 750SS in the early 1960s, but by the time it appeared c. 1962 it was being called a 750cc Atlas, with Norton's famous featherbed frame. The engine had lower compression than the Dominator and was fitted with a single 376 Amal monobloc carburettor giving 55 bhp (41 kW) at 6500 rpm. The Atlas...

shared many cycle parts with the last of the Dominator twins and had Norton's four-speed gearbox and heavy-duty clutch. Electrics were 6-volt and it had Roadholder forks, adjustable Girling rear shocks and a slimline Featherbed frame. Registration no: 118XPL Chassis no: 20/111389P Engine no: 20 111389P Engine: 745cc air cooled twin Passenger Seats: 2

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