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RIDE REVIEW I 2027 NORTON ATLAS APEX
touchscreen display operated
via a joystick on the left handle-
bar, while Bluetooth connectivity
allows
the machine to communi-
cate with the Norton Rider app.
The electronics
package is
extensive for a motorcycle in
this category. A Bosch six-axis
inertial measurement unit pro
-
vides the foundation for lean-
sensitive
rider aids, including
cornering ABS, traction control,
equipment levels. The Apex adds
electronic combined braking, hill-
hold functionality, tire-pressure
monitoring, heated grips, corner
-
ing lights, an adjustable wind-
screen, and a rear luggage frame
and
puddle lamp to illuminate the
area around the motorcycle when
parked in low light, which is rather
cool, I must admit.
Both the base model and the
Apex feature an eight-inch TFT
some, but Norton has a shorter
(and taller) seat in its aftermar
-
ket catalog. The plus side is that
the seat comfort
is very good.
The padding doesn't sink after
an hour on board, making long
trips a surprisingly pleasant
experience.
The standard Atlas and Apex
share the same fundamental me
-
chanical package, with the prin-
cipal differences coming in their
Off-road manners are lovely if you're not doing anything too gnarly.
