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I always have some favorites from Bill's SlideShow . . .

Because peeps come looking for information and I had no other experience with Guzzi other than my first RED Norge, I thought it if was interesting to me it might be interesting to others how the two compare. They are worth about the same money these days it seems if someone were looking for one what to expect even as it is completely subjective on my part.

You don't get most of the things you don't ask for... These are scarce these days, and the only ones I have seen recently have been attached to bikes for sale. I would "consider" swapping a set of mine for a Quat-D exhaust as I have the Titanium pipes on both my Scura and Nero Corsa.

The 07 Norge I kept for a while was the best mile eater I've ever ridden. The stock suspension, while *very* comfortable was way too soft, though. It truly wanted to go places at go straight to jail speeds..I was fortunate. As I matured she became a little too top heavy for me and went to a good home. Loved her though..one of the two Guzzis I bought new.

The only thing they share in common docc is the basic engine configeration in a different state of tune, One has the old style frame and the other a perimeter style. Cast wheels V spoke, cruiser V tourer, 5 speed V 6 speed. Like comparing an original Ducati Diavel to a 1198SP. Same basic engine but wildly different motorcycles Phil

Brilliant! Thanks @belfastguzzi and @Bill Hagan . When in doubt, hit it with a hammer. Worked. Now, if I can't get the copper cover plate that apparently fell off over the past two decades, I can use my other universal tool - duct tape.

More like apples to pears...

Last of the two-valve Big Blocks. What's not to love . . .

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Lucky enough to get out on two rides today and have comparison. Those that have both will know what I mean by my statements. Motor - The Norge seems "softer" though it makes a lot more power. I believe it is 25 more HP. The EV seems to pack more torque right off the bottom. I can see why some used this to tow with. Everything is more "Deliberate" on the EV. Comfort and Controls - Hands down the Norge. VroomHilda just fits me just so. The controls all fall to hand easy and so does neutral via the hyd clutch. If I were traveling this is the bike. other bikes will do 80, the Norge WANTS to do 80 and easily so. The EV (Evie) Like riding high on a big ole tractor, especially since I think I have the touring bars and now installed 1 inch up and 1 inch back Amazon Risers to ease my aching back on the stock seat. Love the floor boards now that I have adjusted the brake pedal to just roll my foot up to reach the brake. Feels just like my HD Dresser days. Still have to lift to use heel toe shifter as on the HD. On EV I Installed the OEM touring chrome mounts and Hepco and Becker Bags. Mucho better than the Norge bags. I wish they opened from the top. Passenger comfort. G/F like the wide pegs and seat way more on the EV. No contest. Gas mileage - EV, a lot better. Ease of Maintenace - EV. After doing open heart surgery to get to the darn oil sending sensor on The Norge, I was delighted to see it in sight a few inches away Left hand motor easily reached for if ever I need to on the EV. Way less computerization to worry about. I can actually read the analog old style speedo and tach on the EV. GF asked which ya gonna keep? Answer - both for now. Maint Tip - Used some Novus fine scratch polish on both EV and Norge headlights, windshields and gauge faces and they look like new! Unreal and very happy with outcome.

hmmn, i do not know what a Quat-D exhaust is. i assume they are not readily available in these more modern times? if you feel like a change, i do have these, new in a box, not yet mounted...

well, this is an old thread... but @bzane are you in need of of the retaining plate for a rear caliper? I have a couple complete rear calipers and I am also in San Diego County. Let me know if you want to swing by Carlsbad and collect one.

There were quite a few Norges at the National last year that put some miles on to get there. I never saw them in person before. A married couple came on a pair which was pretty neat. If I remember correctly the woman's was perriwinkle blue. The Guzzi that came the longest distance was a Norge ridden by a woman from Maine.

I love hearing these impressions between Guzzi platforms. Amazing how different they are while being so similar from a motor-chassis configuration. Is that 2007 Norge a two-valve motor?

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. . Back home, so a few -- OK, a bunch -- more pix. Captionless, but you can probably figure out who is who. Bill H's SR 2025 Pix Bill

Not that *you* ever have to chase anything... except that old drum brake Tonti that keeps showing our age.