Sempervee1 Posted September 10 Posted September 10 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. 2
Lucky Phil Posted September 10 Posted September 10 Comparing apples to oranges. I don't see the point. Phil
docc Posted September 11 Posted September 11 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? 1
activpop Posted September 11 Posted September 11 13 minutes ago, docc said: Is that 2007 Norge a two-valve motor? Yep 2
docc Posted September 11 Posted September 11 5 minutes ago, activpop said: Yep Last of the two-valve Big Blocks. What's not to love . . . 2
activpop Posted September 11 Posted September 11 58 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: Comparing apples to oranges. I don't see the point. More like apples to pears... 2
activpop Posted September 11 Posted September 11 (edited) 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. Edited September 11 by activpop 2
Lucky Phil Posted September 11 Posted September 11 1 hour ago, docc said: 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? 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 3
Chuck Posted September 11 Posted September 11 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. 3
Sempervee1 Posted September 11 Author Posted September 11 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. 3
activpop Posted September 11 Posted September 11 @Sempervee1, comparisons are great, especially from someone who has both to live with. That's what we do here...we talk about bikes. 4
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