Norton Nomads

Better of the two, 500 or 600 cc Nomad?

Depends how slow you wanna go I guess…

600 slightly less slow than the 500

TBH considering their rarity I'd go for the most complete one you can find regardless of capacity.. Unless they're falling out the trees where you are (in which case, buy them all!).
And as 'off roaders' they were never meant to be road rockets

Brooking 850 said:

Thank you here is a listing in NZ

Norton 59 Nomad 1959 | Trade Me Motors

Norton Nomad 1959,Tank is a new comando and seat is mass produced, Been in storage 20 years,engine runs,gearbox works fine,new chains and tyres,No battery,has ...

www.trademe.co.nz

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did this ever sell. tried finding a way to message seller.

I would think the 600 would have more pull throughout the rev range and a higher top speed and with the right gearing be capable of aproaching 100 mph. The 500 will probably do about 90 and if I were contemplating long distance riding at speeds over 70 mph the 500 would get me there much faster and in greater comfort due to its smoother motor. If you cant achieve this performance then either your fetling or riding skills are not up to snuff. Sometime this year I will get the opportunity to test both bikes and will let you know how it goes,