Motorcycle specifications Moto-GuzziNORGE 1200 2009 Grand Touring
the time has come for Moto-Guzzi; the time of wide-open spaces and long-distance travel. And here's the vessel that opens the doors to grand touring for the Mandello-based firm: the Norge 1200. The name may mean nothing to you, unless you're a hardened Guzzist. The first Norge, a 13 hp 500 GT, was born in 1928 - an innovative model in terms of comfort.
Now, almost 80 years later, it's a beautiful, majestic machine that takes up the torch. A direct competitor to the BMW R 1200 RT, it comes with all the fittings to satisfy the needs of the long-distance rider: imposing protective fairing, electrically adjustable bubble, ABS, universal joint, side cases, all as standard - well, almost; it all depends on the level of finish.
The twin with transverse cylinder heads is also back in the limelight. A big GT needs a big mill and lots of torque. The Norge's engine increases in displacement to become a 1200. With 95 hp and 10.2 mkg of torque, it's just what this machine needs.
The 1200 Norge is available in 4 trim levels:
-> Norge 1200 T: €13,490 - ABS, manually adjustable bubble, no panniers
-> Norge 1200 TL: €13,790 - ABS, electrically adjustable bubble, no panniers
-> Norge 1200 GT: €14,490 - ABS, electric bubble, side bags, heated grips and lower fairing
-> Norge 1200 GTL: €15,490 - ABS, electric bubble, side cases with soft bags, heated grips, lower fairing, top case and GPS router.
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It's still a guzzi (you can see the cylinders), Very good riding position and despite everything it doesn't look imposing. The mirrors???? why criticize....it still looks retro and motorcycle, you can see what is behind and not the shoulders. In any case, no to the fjr and rt of Mr. Everybody. Viva Moto Guzzi.bravo for what they've done. Obviously my next purchase. Rating : 5/5 Respond to didauverla
the mirrors are curious, it's true, but the fairing is too low for integrated mirrors... In the end, it's strange but not unpleasant.
The ground clearance is apparently a little too low, perhaps a point to be reviewed in the bike's evolution.
Please buy it! I'm sick of seeing 1150 RTs... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Ylmith
Too bad it was fitted with 4L mirrors
I'd decided to go for an FJR, so maybe I'll wait a bit. Rating : 5/5 Respond to pierrot
Rating : 5/5 Respond to guzz38
Two details bother me a little: the flashy chrome mirrors on the handlebar halves (a pity for beautiful mirrors integrated into the fairing...) and the difference in seat height between passenger and rider, which I think is significant for a GT. It's certainly aesthetic, but perhaps to the detriment of passenger protection... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Lucci
with Aprilia's signature styling that lets you see the heart of the beast... I like!!!!
Just one problem with the Italians: reliability... -sic-
Let's hope it comes out soon, because then we'll finally have some competition against the Bavarian production
Rating : 5/5 Respond to mad_fox_3