Driving report Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GTL

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Driving report Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GTL

Driving report Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GTL

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Travel with all the trimmings: Moto Guzzi’s Norge 1200 GTL has a lot to offer, from electrically adjustable windows to suitcases, ABS and a navigation system. And how tempting is the offer?

One two Three ?? Since the takeover of Moto Guzzi by the Piaggio Group, the traditional brand has been making rapid progress. At least as far as model policy is concerned. The Breva saw the light last spring
the world, followed six months later
already the Griso, and a few weeks ago Guzzi’s designers put the for
These two models completely modernized a V-twin cylinder with a reduced-displacement 850 variant to the side. They also presented an ABS.
Now another new Guzzi hums its first driving impressions on winding roads along Lake Como. When you stop at the traffic lights, you dislocate
Kawasaki KLV 1000 riders in their heads ?? He has never seen such an elegantly fully disguised Guzzi with suitcases that match the color and finish.
The Norge 1200 is really beautifully made. Your fairing that is strong between the headlights and turn signals
is waisted, makes Moto Guzzi’s new, around 270 kilograms heavy travel steamer appear slim despite the sweeping cylinders. The wide front section in the handlebar area protects the hands perfectly. In contrast, the windshield is narrow, its height can be adjusted by four centimeters, electrically in the luxury version GTL, manually in the GT. The protection against turbulence works properly.
Apart from the disguise and the suitcases, the Norge corresponds perfectly
the Breva. Tank, seat, rear section,
The wheels, frame and chassis geometry are identical. Only the coordination of the spring elements had to be adapted to the higher weight.
Well integrated into the motorcycle, the driver can take a relaxed seating position and can look forward to the surprising handiness of the new Guzzi tourer. He circles light-footed through the narrow streets of the surrounding, picturesque places, swings nimbly through the alternating curves that line the lake. The region’s bumpy road surface hardly shakes it. Blessed with plenty of comfort, the Norge floats over patchwork carpets, confidently filtering away manhole covers and potholes. The soft suspension setup also has disadvantages. When braking hard, the telescopic fork dips deeply.
The pressure point of the Brembo brake with two four-piston calipers in the front wheel is also rather soft. It is certainly not a two-finger brake, but it remains
they are always good with acceptable hand strength
dosable. And in an emergency, the standard ABS controls sensitively.
For casual touring, Guzzi has once again increased the displacement of the classic air-cooled V-twin-cylinder with double ignition and injection for the Norge 1200. Three millimeters larger pistons and 1.2 millimeters longer stroke provide 1151 instead of the previous 1064 cm3. In addition, the new oil pump (trochoid instead of gear pump) and a modified oil circuit should reduce the thermal load on the two-valve valve. Guzzi specifies 90 hp at a moderate 7500 rpm as maximum power, plus a torque of
100 Nm at 5800 tours. This puts the Italian tourer well below its direct competitor, the 110 hp BMW R 1200 RT.
Regardless of this fact, Guzzi’s revamped engine ensures high entertainment value. From idle, the Norge pulsates lively, pampers you with pleasant vibrations, accompanied by a soothing thump, massages body and soul equally. The six are fast
As soft as butter, but not always stepped through gears that can be shifted exactly, then the 1200 floats gently along. From 2000 rpm the two-cylinder accelerates smoothly, not without the instruments-
to shake it up. Load change reactions or annoying slide jerking at low speeds are alien to him. From 4000 rpm a fresh breeze catches the Norge and carries it continuously up to its speed limit at 8000 rpm. The performance characteristics appear linear like that of an electric motor, but not particularly beefy.
Guzzi wants to go into production with the Norge at the end of May. Four variants are planned, ABS is always standard. The basis is the 1200 T for 12,790 euros with a mechanically adjustable windshield. The GT also features cases and heated handles. As a TL, the basic version has an electrically adjustable windshield. Finally, the icing on the cake: The Norge 1200 GTL is equipped with a top case and a TomTom navigation device, with which you can ?? very important in Italy ?? can also make calls. Your price: 14 790 euros, telephone charges not included.

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