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Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT reviews
Reliability
4.5
Overall quality
4.5
Performance
4.3
Comfort
4.0
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Frank
Alberta
Reviewed on June 27, 2022
Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
2.8
The best features of the Norge are torquey engine, and overall looks. The switchgear is mediocre and flimsy in quality. The electric windshield feels weak and you can’t raise it at highway speed without risking damage to its electric motor. The saddle bags are fitted with what feels like an afterthou...
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The best features of the Norge are torquey engine, and overall looks. The switchgear is mediocre and flimsy in quality. The electric windshield feels weak and you can’t raise it at highway speed without risking damage to its electric motor. The saddle bags are fitted with what feels like an afterthought system. The bags themselves are pretty large and good. Riding position a little cramped for very long distances, and I’m only 5’8”! Ground clearance is awful, especially on the left side. Centre stand once again appears to be mounted as an afterthought as it grounds out at moderate lean angles. Guages are almost impossible to read in sunlight, too much glare. Worst part of the bike for a sports tourer is the terrible suspension. Way too soft and way under dampened. The Norge is okay at very docile cornering. As soon as you pick up the pace a little the bike gets itself into knots, even without luggage or passenger. I once road a 1990 California 3 1000 that believe it or not handled way better. That bike had Koni rear shocks and air assist forks which I believe are stock items on the Cali 3. Overall. The Norge is just a so so effort. Basically a Breva with saddle bags.
Reliability
4.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
2.0
Comfort
2.0
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Cliff Touroo
chelsea, Michigan
Reviewed on November 13, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
5.0
This is an awesome bike! It's been 30 years since my last Guzzi and it's everything I remember. It's smooth, handles great and has that great Italian sound. It's early yet, with only 500 miles on it, but I can already tell that Guzzi's are still a great bike. The dealership is great. After buying the bik...
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This is an awesome bike! It's been 30 years since my last Guzzi and it's everything I remember. It's smooth, handles great and has that great Italian sound. It's early yet, with only 500 miles on it, but I can already tell that Guzzi's are still a great bike. The dealership is great. After buying the bike, I felt like I was part of the family!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Anonymous
Northern NJ, New Jersey
Reviewed on October 22, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
5.0
I checked every sport touring bike there is, the Norge was the only one that I was comfortable with. Everyone I talked to said I was crazy to buy an Italian motorcycle but sometimes you have to go with your own instincts. I bought the Norge in May and I love it. IT runs well handles smoothly and braking is su...
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I checked every sport touring bike there is, the Norge was the only one that I was comfortable with. Everyone I talked to said I was crazy to buy an Italian motorcycle but sometimes you have to go with your own instincts. I bought the Norge in May and I love it. IT runs well handles smoothly and braking is superb . And on top of that it is just a beautiful motorcycle.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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mark bayer
kansas city, Missouri
Reviewed on September 23, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
5.0
Not having much experience with the Moto Guzzi brand, I found the Norge to be an easy bike to ride, very comfortable, having sufficient power, a great handler, and quite a looker. One thing for sure, you won't find dozens of them at bike events! I couldn't imagine a rider not being very happy with this Guzz...
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Not having much experience with the Moto Guzzi brand, I found the Norge to be an easy bike to ride, very comfortable, having sufficient power, a great handler, and quite a looker. One thing for sure, you won't find dozens of them at bike events! I couldn't imagine a rider not being very happy with this Guzzi! Who could deny that those Italian bikes don't have tons of class and personality. The Norge is a really special machine!
Reliability
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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