Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

[Travman]

I like it in red.  I rode a Griso 1100 a few months back and really liked it a lot, but went with my current Monster instead.  I thought the Guzzi engine was more relaxed than Ducati's DS1000, but might make a better touring bike motor.  So here it is with even more power.  When I'm ready for a sporty touring bike, I may consider a Norge or a used ST3. 

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/12november09_motoguzzinorge.htm

[DesmoDiva]

Wonder what MSRP is going to be? 

[Travman]

I think the current Norge 1200 GT has an MSRP around $15K.  So this bike might be a $500 more.  This is just a guess though.  It will also probably take about a year and a half to ever make it to the U.S. 

[DesmoLu]

I was recently in Italy and Greece and noticed a couple of Norges (pretty sure they were at least) - these are good looking bikes! One was loaded up sky high with luggage and looked like it had seen half of Europe too.

[maillotpois]

I have been eying the current version of this bike, but the dealer said they just announced they are no longer bringing it to the US.  No Norge in 2010.  I wonder if that means the new version will also stay Euro only. 

[Raux]

see this is what the new MTS 1200 should be similar to.

[LA]

I like it.  Wonder how hefty it is?

LA

[DesmoDiva]

251 Kg dry (http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2009/11/2010-moto-guzzi-norge-gt-8v-announced.html)

~554 lbs.

[Raux]

ok not similar in that way 

but styling is nice on this thing

[sally101]

ok not similar in that way 

but styling is nice on this thing

2 different market segments.. Touring and Asskickingadventuretouringwithafunnynose.

[Duck-Stew]

I've always liked that bike.   

[ROBsS4R]

Whats the maintienece on the Guzzi's?

[Speeddog]

Whats the maintienece on the Guzzi's?

Probably gas, oil, tires and brake pads.

[ROBsS4R]

Probably gas, oil, tires and brake pads.

SO basically you don't know  

service interval? Average cost per service etc.

Ducati 6k service, Japanese bike 18k service  

[Triple J]

Service intervals on Guzzis tend to be 6,000 miles...at least they are on my Griso. the Norge may be higher, but the engine is very similar. The services are very easy though. The cylinders are right there...and the valves are very simple springs so adjustment is easy. It seems like most people do the maintenance themselves.

They also don't feel as heavy as they actually are.