red2kcbr
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I liked the Norge. But I like Guzzis in general.
Moto "Ugly" Norge 1200 (acutally 1151cc)
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bramfrank
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Just got this from the Concours owner's Group - someone test rode a Norge in the UK. Here's what he posted:
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of pcollinswood
Sent: 12 August 2006 17:28
To: GTR Europe
Subject: [COG-EU] GTR1000 v Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 - no competition !!!!
The Norge is getting good reports here in England. So to see what it's all about, I managed to get a two hour ride on one (fairing but no panniers). Brand new with 1.2km on clock.
The GTR has nothing to worry about! The Norge is a "small" bike (smaller than BMW RT1150/1200) and is more sports than it is touring - fairing is too small (bad wind blast even when adjusted to its highest), small handlebar mounted mirrors that you can't see behind with, a very lumpy engine (on tickover and at speed) and, in my case, my left knee was constantly resting on the left hand cylinder. At 120km/hr, absolutely no grunt in 5th or 6th gears (need to be in 4th) whereas as least the GTR has some get up and go!
In it's favour, the bike handles well but it's a bit like riding an big traillie but with a shaft (similar to chain driven bikes such as the Aprillia Caponord or the much bigger Honda Valdereo). BMW shouldn't have anything to worry about.
It ain't a cheap bike even in naked form at £8690 - the same dealer had a brand new unregistered ZZR1400 for £8999. What would you have??
So the winner for me is my 1990 A5 - smoother, handles as well, better wind protection and more comfortable. Until you try something else, you don't realise or appreciate how good the GTR is! Roll on the GTR1400.
Paul Collinswood
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of pcollinswood
Sent: 12 August 2006 17:28
To: GTR Europe
Subject: [COG-EU] GTR1000 v Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 - no competition !!!!
The Norge is getting good reports here in England. So to see what it's all about, I managed to get a two hour ride on one (fairing but no panniers). Brand new with 1.2km on clock.
The GTR has nothing to worry about! The Norge is a "small" bike (smaller than BMW RT1150/1200) and is more sports than it is touring - fairing is too small (bad wind blast even when adjusted to its highest), small handlebar mounted mirrors that you can't see behind with, a very lumpy engine (on tickover and at speed) and, in my case, my left knee was constantly resting on the left hand cylinder. At 120km/hr, absolutely no grunt in 5th or 6th gears (need to be in 4th) whereas as least the GTR has some get up and go!
In it's favour, the bike handles well but it's a bit like riding an big traillie but with a shaft (similar to chain driven bikes such as the Aprillia Caponord or the much bigger Honda Valdereo). BMW shouldn't have anything to worry about.
It ain't a cheap bike even in naked form at £8690 - the same dealer had a brand new unregistered ZZR1400 for £8999. What would you have??
So the winner for me is my 1990 A5 - smoother, handles as well, better wind protection and more comfortable. Until you try something else, you don't realise or appreciate how good the GTR is! Roll on the GTR1400.
Paul Collinswood
MSLPILOT
Transient Man
Exactly what I suspected when I saw the pics. I thought for sure ones knees would hit this or lean against them during rides.
