Simply charming
I had a little trouble straightening the bike out given the stand that seems either too short or poorly designed, but other than that the new Norge eliminates most of the faults of the previous version. The ergonomics, protection from the elements and complete set of standard equipment (saddlebags, centre kickstand, electric windscreen, heated grips) make for an accomplished GT and one that delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Charming, fun to ride and offering an attractive value-for-equipment ratio, the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V is more alluring than ever. (Photo: Pascal Bastien/Moto123.com)

Moto Guzzi’s designers managed to create a comfortable touring bike that handles almost like a standard sport tourer. A difficult task that places the Norge alongside the BMW R 1200 RT, the only two in their class that can boast the best of both worlds. Charming, fun to ride and offering an attractive value-for-equipment ratio, the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V is more alluring than ever.

Pros
Undeniably charming
Comfortable and ergonomic
A truly sporty GT
Charismatic engine

Cons
Hard to straighten off the kickstand