Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler vs Norton Atlas Nomad (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scramblerstacks up against the Norton Atlas Nomad. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Bonneville T120C Street ScramblerNorton Atlas Nomad
Model year19692020
Price
Engine649 cc650 cc
Horsepower49 hp84 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight165 kg178 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Twin Leading ShoeDouble disc. Full floating Brembo discs. Radially mounted twin Brembo monoblock callipers with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Brembo twin piston rear calliper with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.
Tires3.25-19 / 4.00-18 110/80-R18 / 180/55-R17

Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler vs Norton Atlas Nomad — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler and the Norton Atlas Nomad usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler brings 49 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Norton Atlas Nomad counters with 84 hp at 178 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: