When it comes to European tourers, there’s really no point in trying to look for a four-cylinder motorcycle because all manufacturers there are, in a way or another, keen on twin-cylinder engines. After all, torque is what touring is all about and having a sporty engine that is almost naturally configured to produce torque, does precisely the trick that manufacturers such as BMW and Moto Guzzi are trying to achieve with their R 1200 RT and Norge 1200. We put this last model to the test and came to find that simplicity and refinement stand a better chance on today’s market than mountains of horsepower and numerous gadgets. At least in Europe…

Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 5 August 2009 14:41 EST.

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Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 12 December 2006 12:00 EST.

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The Gran Turismo for the 21st century is born... at Mandello del Lario of course. A tribute to its predecessor and not just in name - the concept of absolute protection and comfort has simply been translated into modern day language and technologically updated. The Norge 1200 has an elegant and dynamic design, excellent ergonomics and comfort and short wheelbase to make it competitive even in the traffic. Dynamic and responsive, the Norge 1200 is a modern Gran Turismo which makes flexibility its main strong point as it crosses city centres and boundless distances with the same ease.

Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 28 August 2006 17:32 EST.

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