2011 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 8V

[nudemetalz]

I picked up from Mark at Scooterazzi a Moto Guzzi Norge while the V11 Sport is getting repaired.

Full report on it to come once I've done some kms on it but initial impressions are what a lovely bike to ride !!!
I had honestly thought I wasn't really ready for an upright tourer but this feels so cozy to ride with the nice smooth and grunty 8V engine, plus is quite flickable for a 257 kg (dry) machine.
The instruments are very legible and I love the electric screen, if only for the
gimmick.

The only real complaint I have is the sidestand is hard to get at as it's tucked right in and on someone elses $27K machine, you have to be very careful !!

Anyway,...more to come.

[Devil]

They sure are a good looking lump (and good sounding!). Could do with a bit of a styling update on the shaft housing, but only a minor gripe!

Haven't had the chance to ride one unfortunately.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It's trying way too hard to look like a Beemer sorry.

[nudemetalz]

Perhaps but the Beemer will never have a v-twin like a Guzzi's.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Perhaps but the Beemer will never have a v-twin like a Guzzi's.

Correct. I love the Guzzi's layout...hate Boxers.

[nudemetalz]

The 8V engine is a pearler, nice grunty midrange with a decent kick up top. Not as hard as the Griso 8V being 10hp down and heavier but you forget it's a tourer :yes: !!

One of these engines in my V11 Sport would be the ultimate combination !!!!

[BMWST?]

The 8V engine is a pearler, nice grunty midrange with a decent kick up top. Not as hard as the Griso 8V being 10hp down and heavier but you forget it's a tourer :yes: !!

One of these engines in my V11 Sport would be the ultimate combination !!!!

will the stelvio have ths engine(and a bigger tank?)

[nudemetalz]

The current Norge has a 23 litre tank plus 100hp and the Stelvio also has 100hp and 18 litres but the 2012 Stelvio has 32 litres !!!:gob:

[BMWST?]

The current Norge has a 23 litre tank plus 100hp and the Stelvio also has 100hp and 18 litres but the 2012 Stelvio has 32 litres !!!:gob:

32 litres is a bit over the top . would guess they are fuel injected and quite economical,the ol PD is 35 l but s not that economical.23-25 would do me

[nudemetalz]

Alrighties......

Had a wee trip up north on the Norge on Sunday....
What do I think?

Two things I noticed were,..
Moto Guzzi finally put back the horn button in it's proper place and not where the indicator switch normally go (eg Griso)
and..the mirrors are blur free and shoulder free !! A rarity these days.

The riding position is very upright, something noticed after the lean-forward postion of the V11 Sport. Plus the pegs are further forward than normally used to.
However, I've got quite used to it relatively quickly and is very comfortable.
The fairing works well and the blade being able to be adjusted up and down is quite a giggle if a bit unnecessary. Maybe a taller rider would benefit.

Handling?
At very low speeds you feel the 257kg dry (prob close to 300 with full fuel, oil etc) but once over 30km/h is very flickable, the wide bars helping.
Remains stable through the corners but on/off the throttle does upset the composure a little being relatively soft in the suspension. Smoothness is the key.
Very little torque effect and the shaft is very controlled.
Brakes have great feel and power.

Engine?
Very grunty & smooth in the midrange and as expected pulls well from 2500rpm, anything lower tends to shake (as most Guzzis do). Wee kick up top then tails off around 7000rpm.

Details?
Hmm,..ABS on this model (never tried it ;) ) also has an override switch. Instruments clear and legible, the MFD display is a little confusing and hard to read. Headlights powerful and good spread.
Heated grips were welcome this morning commuting to work.
This also comes with detachable panniers but I never got to see them.

Would I buy one?
Well $27K is a lot of money for a bike but I believe you would have this one for a long time. I'll stick with my V11 for the time being but maybe 5-10 years time.

Thanks to Mark from Scooterazzi (Ghuznee Street, Wellington) for the loan of this lovely machine while mine is getting repaired.

[dangerous]

LOL... its easy to become one with the newer Guzzi's aye, but like me you need to fight the earge... nothing wrong with preastroic rattles and vibes :facepalm:

The new 8v 12's are an awesome mix of guzzi and modenisation... tell ya what tho if you ever get the chance at a RS Daytona, do it, like a stroker powered whale.

[willytheekid]

LOL... its easy to become one with the newer Guzzi's aye, but like me you need to fight the earge... nothing wrong with preastroic rattles and vibes :facepalm:

The new 8v 12's are an awesome mix of guzzi and modenisation... tell ya what tho if you ever get the chance at a RS Daytona, do it, like a stroker powered whale.

+1...what he said! :yes:

You flash, flash bugger nude :shifty:...look at ya...all "look at me" in ma cool yellow hat on ma flash as Guzzi :laugh:.....wait a sec :facepalm:
LOL
-hope the V11 gets fixed soon nude...we can't have you spoiling yourself for too long on that georgous norge....and it DOES look georgeous! :drool:
Great photos Nude, enjoy the ride and for gods sake....DON'T SCRATCH IT! :killingme:

[nudemetalz]

Thanks Willy. Yes, the Norge is a beautiful machine, very well made and feels of quality when you ride it.
I am VERY careful with it though, understanding I'd have to sell my soul if I did scratch it.

My wee Caleb just wanted to sit on it so who am I to refuse. His Mum was just out of camera shot steadying him though.

I do miss my V11, I love the rawness of it that Guzzi seemed to have nearly engineered out of their new machines, like Dangerous said.

Now, did someone say they wanted me to do a review of their RS Daytona? ;)

[chiefofthehill]

My wee Caleb just wanted to sit on it so who am I to refuse. His Mum was just out of camera shot steadying him though.Ohh come on Mr Nude'z... Caleb is the same age as me is he not? I have been riding the Guzzi and others for over a year, bout time you took him for a spin round the block, even my wee brother at 1 now rides the V11 to the end of the street, "Mum was just out of camera shot steadying him" whats with that? :scooter: I even made last years KB rally badge... ashamedly on a Victory. 239556

[nudemetalz]

Ohh come on Mr Nude'z... Caleb is the same age as me is he not? I have been riding the Guzzi and others for over a year, bout time you took him for a spin round the block, even my wee brother at 1 now rides the V11 to the end of the street, "Mum was just out of camera shot steadying him" whats with that? :scooter: I even made last years KB rally badge... ashamedly on a Victory. 239556

hmmm,...I s'pose you are right....he COULD go for a spin with Daddy on the Norge...

[dangerous]

Now, did someone say they wanted me to do a review of their RS Daytona? ;), Ill do it for ya ;)
Altho the 1100 sport and the RS Daytona look the same they aint... the RS is a darker red, gunmetal engine, full floating discs and 10Hp more, which aint a lot in todays terms but when comparing a 1100 2v pushrod to a 1000 4v OHC (driving rockers via belt drive) wooo hooooo.

The 1100i sport is the same engine as the V11 but with just 5 gears. the sport leaps of the mark touching 90km in 1st, but after 5k on the rpm broadens off... were as the RS just comes alive.

Yeah the 2v will cick the 4v in the arse on launch but as soon as the RS hits 5k it has an awesome power band leaving the sport in its dust.
Thus the sport is a much beter all rounder and more usable over the RS... BUT fuck it.. I'd have the RS :scooter::scooter::scooter:

Back to you Nudie... ohh after these to attachments :woohoo: 239570 239571

[nudemetalz]

Thing I'm not so fussed on the Daytona's and 1100i's (sorry Willie) is the tail fairing and mufflers don't look right where as the V11's both flow together nicely.
Put the V11 tail faring on them and they would be right.
Just my opinion.

And you sure the RS is DOHC, DD? I though it was just a high cam in head with rockers to the 4Vs.

[dangerous]

And you sure the RS is DOHC, DD? I though it was just a high cam in head with rockers to the 4Vs.
yeah opps, ill edit... the drive belt drives a single over head cam which inturn drives 2 over head rockers... a weird set up, but it works.

[nudemetalz]

The more I ride the Norge, the more I like it.
It's one of those bikes that's weird at first but the appeal grows and grows on you.

I reckon one of these will replace the V11 Sport as my next bike.

[willytheekid]

Thing I'm not so fussed on the Daytona's and 1100i's (sorry Willie) is the tail fairing and mufflers don't look right where as the V11's both flow together nicely.
Put the V11 tail faring on them and they would be right.
Just my opinion.
Each to their own mate...the standard pipes looked poo's on the sports....termignonis on the other hand :shifty:

, Ill do it for ya ;)
Altho the 1100 sport and the RS Daytona look the same they aint... the RS is a darker red, gunmetal engine, full floating discs and 10Hp more, which aint a lot in todays terms but when comparing a 1100 2v pushrod to a 1000 4v OHC (driving rockers via belt drive) wooo hooooo.

The 1100i sport is the same engine as the V11 but with just 5 gears. the sport leaps of the mark touching 90km in 1st, but after 5k on the rpm broadens off... were as the RS just comes alive.

Yeah the 2v will cick the 4v in the arse on launch but as soon as the RS hits 5k it has an awesome power band leaving the sport in its dust.
Thus the sport is a much beter all rounder and more usable over the RS... BUT fuck it.. I'd have the RS :scooter::scooter::scooter:

Back to you Nudie... ohh after these to attachments :woohoo: 239570 239571
Someone misses his sport! :shutup:
You forgot to add....and a "PhatGirl" with 41mm keihins & StealthTech addons will kick an RS right across the rev range! :killingme
...but damn those 4valve engines are sweet

The more I ride the Norge, the more I like it.
It's one of those bikes that's weird at first but the appeal grows and grows on you.
I reckon one of these will replace the V11 Sport as my next bike.
...step away from the Norge! :laugh:
typical guzzi, grows on ya till you can't live with out it.

And the photos of the kids riding are so cool!, Can't wait to take my son Ryder for a blast when he's older (hes only 9months)

[nudemetalz]

What a cutey !!!!!!!

And Ryder looks cute too !!

[victorious]

And the photos of the kids riding are so cool!, Can't wait to take my son Ryder for a blast when he's older (hes only 9months) Im 13onths and have just had my second ride down the footpath... AWESOME :scooter:




Someone misses his sport! :shutup:
You forgot to add....and a "PhatGirl" with 41mm keihins & StealthTech addons will kick an RS right across the rev range! :killingme
...but damn those 4valve engines are sweet
The old mans asking if you have riden a Daytona RS... some what different to the Daytona's with the single seats, they are only 2hp up on a 1100 sport. Them carbs look the mutts nuts, I asume you dont have the 1/2 turn twist and dont know the Deloto wave?

[willytheekid]

Im 13onths and have just had my second ride down the footpath... AWESOME :scooter:

The old mans asking if you have riden a Daytona RS... some what different to the Daytona's with the single seats, they are only 2hp up on a 1100 sport. Them carbs look the mutts nuts, I asume you dont have the 1/2 turn twist and dont know the Deloto wave?

LOL, Gidday Vic :D

Yup tell ya Dad I have had the pleasure of riding a 93 1000 Daytona mmmmmm.
AND a 97 1100 daytona RS mmmmmmmMMMMM.
LOVED them both...nearly bought the 93 daytona (single seat...missus...say no more...and I couldn't afford the 97 RS...damnit!....and it was cheap!:crybaby:)
Always wanted a guzzi sport or daytona, and VERY happy with the PhatGirl sitting in the work carpark...(Im "mean't" too be working lol).
The "2 fist screw" on the old delortos lol...bugger that! ...thats a BIG twist and some. - The FCR's are great! (except they love petrol a bit to much!) had to detune them for better running cost's tho.
Take care vic...and hide daddys keys for me....he LOVES hunting for keys.....especially on fine weekends lol

[nudemetalz]

Hmmm,...me jealous of you guys riding the Daytonas !!!

Although Caleb's Daddy would LOVVVVVVVVVVVE to ride an MGS-01.
I could park one of those in my lounge just to stare at it. The most beautiful bike Moto Guzzi has ever made.
Where the hell were the street models though???

[dangerous]

Although Caleb's Daddy would LOVVVVVVVVVVVE to ride an MGS-01.
I could park one of those in my lounge just to stare at it. The most beautiful bike Moto Guzzi has ever made.
Where the hell were the street models though???couple a new ones in OZ for sale... said it befor theres one living a couple a blocks over from me, Ive ridden his 170k MV but do you think he will offer me a ride on the 50k MG no he keeps tormenting me :shit:


The FCR's are great! we will have to swap rides some day :scooter: love the feel of carbs over injection

[nudemetalz]

Still have the lovely Norge at the moment.
My V11 is proving to be quite a mission to get it's electrics solved.

The more I ride the "Black Battleship", the more I grow fond of it.
But If I had a choice of any Guzzi in at Scooterazzi, it would be the lovely green and tanned-seat Griso SE with those stunning wire-wheels.

[dangerous]

But If I had a choice of any Guzzi in at Scooterazzi, it would be the lovely green and tanned-seat Griso SE with those stunning wire-wheels.and... do you know why it is matt green, why the seat is taned leather and has wire wheels???

check it out with TWIN high rises, and yes... my dream bike to. 239693 239694



My V11 is proving to be quite a mission to get it's electrics solved.
So... its not just a stator then? whats gone wrong?

[nudemetalz]

Mark has concluded that it is definitely the reg/rectifier stuffed. The alternator stator was tested and after cleaning the surface rust off it was better than the new one !!
A couple of earth wires were really dodgy which he's repaired.
Now the REAL mission is getting a good reg/rectifier.

I do miss riding the red beasty as nice as the Norge is.

Oh yes the Griso does look nice with high pipes.
Def nicer in green than red !!!!

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[dangerous]

hmmm... are the spokes factory on the red?
The SE is like the Tenni... it represents the V8 ie matt green primer, wires and brown leather seat.
IMO tho, the SE should be like the Tenni the tank polished alloy.

[scumdog]

hmmm... are the spokes factory on the red?
The SE is like the Tenni... it represents the V8 ie matt green primer, wires and brown leather seat.
IMO tho, the SE should be like the Tenni the tank polished alloy.

I could imagine myself on the green one!:yes:

[nudemetalz]

hmmm... are the spokes factory on the red?
The SE is like the Tenni... it represents the V8 ie matt green primer, wires and brown leather seat.
IMO tho, the SE should be like the Tenni the tank polished alloy.

Ahhhh of course,... the V8 -500GP bike !!!

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