MOTO GUZZI'S surprisingly good but quite ugly Norge gets a bit of a facelift for 2011 as well as the latest version of the firm's 8 valve engine. Torque is now claimed to be more than 104Nm while power is 102bhp. It's still quite ugly mind...

Now in its 90th anniversary year, Moto Guzzi has replaced its premium Norge 1200 with the new Norge GT8V.The similar looks don't mean they are similar bikes though, almost 80% of the bike has been redesigned but as Moto Guzzi Brand Manager Gianluca

saying Park Hotel, this hotel actually has a much more exotic name, 'Villa Stanley'.Tomorrow I will get to ride to ride both the Moto Guzzi Norge GT8V and the Stelvio 1200 NTX. It will be a 150 mile trip with time shared between the two bikes

-fit and preparing for action. The tools for the job include an interesting mix of touring and sport touring bikes, two- and four-cylinder, chain and shaft-drive. The Moto Guzzi Norge makes selection because it's new and looks as though it has potential. Yamaha's FJR

motorcycle eight-cylinder engine.Model HistoryMoto Guzzi models currently in production include the Moto Guzzi Breva, Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic and Moto Guzzi Bellagio standards; California cruiser; Griso sport/standard hybrid; Norge 1200 sport tourer

the Red Bull man ends up on next season.Eugene (or Norge as paddock-land calls him) had to find a sweet Euro 200,000 to get the ride with the Blusen's Aprilia squad this year and is heartily sick of being given the run-around on ancient over

, complemented by gold detailing and a two-tone saddle. The 1200 Sport is powered by the same smooth 1151cc V90 8v engine found in the new Stelvio NTX & Norge GT, delivering 102bhp @ 7,000rpm and 77ft.lb of torque.The supple handling is delivered through

turning the rubber bungs that support the seat.The 90° V-twin engine is the same that is found in the Norge GT 8V but this one has a couple more horses at 105bhp. It's been set up for a more aggressive torque from lower revs and with the engine mounted

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