So did MG drop the Norge?

[sagerat]

Went to a couple of Guzzi dealer website and no Norge.  Noticed on the back of latest issue of "Rider" the Guzzi ad had the V7 Classic, V7 Cafe, Griso, California Vintage, and Stelvio, but no Norge.

I realize Guzzi has been known to bring out a model for a two- or three-year run and dump it (yes, Breva 1100 I am talking about you), but I had thought the Norge was doing well.  

[chornbe]

I had thought it was already a done deal as of '08 '09, no?

I kinda got the impression from FBF that the Sport 1200 and the Norge were blowouts and done.



*edit* I mistyped, I meant '09

[kendenton]

Seriously?  I'd be shocked/saddened if they dropped the Norge.  Maybe they're just working on the 1200 8v version...

[atadaskew]

They recently showed that beautiful metallic red Norge with various upgrades, but that may be Euro only.

[chornbe]

Seriously?  I'd be shocked/saddened if they dropped the Norge.  Maybe they're just working on the 1200 8v version...

Hmm... Our own Dale Franks has this to say about a 2010 Norge:

The Italian Eagle’s press release describes the new generation of the Norge in glowing terms, but that’s all PR stuff, so, if you want to read it, it’s below the fold.

There are few spoecs available yet, but MG claims 83lb-ft of torque at 5,800RPM, and “more than 100HPin power, all at a maximum rpm nearly that of an automobile”, whatever that means.  The gearbox has six speeds, and seat height is 31.5 inches.

http://dalefranks.com/cycles/index.php/2009/11/2010-moto-guzzi-norge-gt-8v/

[cmgies]

My understanding from a few different areas where I have read about this is that the 2010 Norge *is* the 8 valve motor and is *not* being brought into the US due to too many left overs from the various other model years.

Just my $.02.

Michael Gies
'07 Red Norge

[Tar Snake]

Give'm time they're working on an update:

[satxbonneville]

Give'm time they're working on an update:

Don't knock the Norge.

[JReazor]

"drop the Norge"

That sounds like a euphemism for something.

[sfarson]

I asked the Aprilia rep about the '10 Norge when meeting him at the nearby Euro/MG dealer.  He mention there's inventory of the '09's to move, but that the new Norge will make an appearance... probably during the summer as a 2011 model.  This was his observation over the winter FWIW.

[radlefty]

The feedback from the dealers on the wildgoose site it that there are still too many new leftover 08 and 09 Norges in the U.S. so no new Norges in 2010 for the U.S.  So for those looking to buy a Norge shop around for blowout deals on 08 or 09 models or be patient and hope for the 8V in 2011.

[Orson]

I was wondering why BIKE magazine's new model listing doesn't include the Norge  

[kevin_stevens]

I think it's cheating to run up the MG thread count by starting a new one for every dropped model.  

KeS

[Orson]

on the other hand, if you're on the verge of dropping the MGS-1 bomb on the WSBK championship, you don't want to be associated with the stodgy Gold Wing crowd.

This stuff isn't for nancy boys. No one ever said world domination wuz easy.

[kevin_stevens]

on the other hand, if you're on the verge of dropping the MGS-1 bomb on the WSBK championship, you don't want to be associated with the stodgy Gold Wing crowd.

This stuff isn't for nancy boys. No one ever said world domination wuz easy.

No, it's not.  Here's a guide!

KeS

If I ever become an Evil Overlord:

1. My legions of terror will have helmets with clear plexiglass visors,
not face-concealing ones.

2. My ventilation ducts will be too small to crawl through.

3. My noble half-brother whose throne I usurped will be killed, not kept
anonymously imprisoned in a forgotten cell of my dungeon.

4. Shooting is _not_ too good for my enemies.

5. The artifact which is the source of my power will not be kept on the
Mountain of Despair beyond the River of Fire guarded by the Dragons of
Eternity. It will be in my safe-deposit box.

6. I will not gloat over my enemies' predicament before killing them.

7. When the rebel leader challenges me to fight one-on-one and asks, "Or
are you afraid without your armies to back you up?" My reply will be, "No,
just sensible."

8. When I've captured my adversary and he says, "Look, before you kill me,
will you at least tell me what this is all about?" I'll say, "No." and
shoot him.

9. After I kidnap the beautiful princess, we will be married immediately
in a quiet civil ceremony, not a lavish spectacle in three weeks time during
which the final phase of my plan will be carried out.

10. I will not include a self-destruct mechanism unless absolutely
necessary. If it is necessary, it will not be a large red button labelled
"Danger: Do Not Push".

11. I will not order my trusted lieutenant to kill the infant who is
destined to overthrow me -- I'll do it myself.

12. I will not interrogate my enemies in the inner sanctum -- a small
hotel well outside my borders will work just as well.

13. I will be secure in my superiority. Therefore, I will feel no need to
prove it by leaving clues in the form of riddles or leaving my weaker
enemies alive to show they pose no threat.

14. I will not waste time making my enemy's death look like an accident:
I'm not accountable to anyone and my other enemies wouldn't believe it.

15. I will make it clear that I _do_ know the meaning of the word "mercy";
I simply choose not show them any.

16. One of my advisors will be an average five-year-old child. Any flaws
in my plan that he is able to spot will be corrected before
implementation.

17. All slain enemies will be cremated, not left for dead at the bottom of
the cliff. The announcement of their deaths, as well as any accompanying
celebration, will be deferred until after the aforementioned disposal.

18. My undercover agents will not have tattoos identifying them as members
of my organization, nor will they be required to wear military boots or
adhere to any other dress codes.

19. The hero is not entitled to a last kiss, a last cigarette, or any
other form of last request.

20. I will never employ any device with a digital countdown. If I find
that such a device is absolutely unavoidable, I will set it to activate
when the counter reaches 117 and the hero is just putting his plan
into operation.

21. I will design all doomsday machines myself. If I must hire a mad
scientist to assist me, I will make sure that he is sufficiently twisted
to never regret his evil ways and seek to undo the damage he's caused.

22. I will never utter the sentence "But before I kill you, there's just
one thing I want to know."

23. When I employ people as advisors, I will occasionally listen to their
advice.

[Stray Cat]

How many people bought a Norge?
And we are surprised that it is no longer offered?
 

[Orson]

And we are surprised that it is no longer offered?

Who said anything about surprised?

Nuthin surprises Guzzisti  

This is a place that serves wine in the break room  

[Stray Cat]

Who said anything about surprised?

Nuthin surprises Guzzisti  

This is a place that serves wine in the break room  

Okay, one person was anyway.  

Seriously?  I'd be shocked/saddened if they dropped the Norge.  Maybe they're just working on the 1200 8v version...

[chornbe]

"drop the Norge"

That sounds like a euphemism for something.

I was lonely and in need.

[atadaskew]

I was lonely and in need.

Leave those onion rings alone, they're not meant for THAT...
Posted on: March 11, 2010, 07:47:49 am

I think it's cheating to run up the MG thread count by starting a new one for every dropped model.  

KeS

Better than dropping an entire company!

'cough' Buell 'cough'..

 

[expatbrit]

Leave those onion rings alone, they're not meant for THAT...

I think I can no longer listen to the podcast after that remark. I'll never look at an onion ring the same way again.

[chornbe]

More for me.

[sagerat]

Hmm, the marketing department at Guzzi:  astoundingly incompetent or twisted evil genius?  Discuss.  

[chornbe]

Hmm, the marketing department at Guzzi:  astoundingly incompetent or twisted evil genius?  Discuss.  

I'd just say "reactive". Similar to Suzuki... "Dear America... buy the shit that's already there before we send you anything new."

[kevin_stevens]

Leave those onion rings alone, they're not meant for THAT...
Posted on: March 11, 2010, 07:47:49 am

Better than dropping an entire company!

'cough' Buell 'cough'..

 

Don't look at me, those were all Brad1445's threads!  Hell, when they dropped Buell I went out and bought one!  

Hmm, Norge, eh?  

KeS

[atadaskew]

Don't look at me, those were all Brad1445's threads!  Hell, when they dropped Buell I went out and bought one!  

I guess it could have been worse.  At least you didn't buy up a bunch of left over Blasts hoping to corner the market, not knowing that ad campaign that Buell was about to unleash..

[kevin_stevens]

I guess it could have been worse.  At least you didn't buy up a bunch of left over Blasts hoping to corner the market, not knowing that ad campaign that Buell was about to unleash..

I tried to get one of those 2010 Blast cubes thrown in the deal when I bought the 1125CR.  I bet in ten years they'll be worth more.

KeS

[Gee-Tee]

No , the Norge is actually a very good selling Guzzi. No 2010 Norge for the US just the remaining 09's. The 2011 will be released in the US and have the 8v engine.

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/en_US/prodotti/touring/norge/norge_1200_gt_confort/default.aspx

[atadaskew]

According to the logic of this thread, Suzuki has dropped it's entire street line-up...

[chornbe]

According to the logic of this thread, Suzuki has dropped it's entire street line-up...

Well, we didn't get any new 2010 models in the US... just a few dirt models. So....

[atadaskew]

Well, we didn't get any new 2010 models in the US... just a few dirt models. So....

ergo Moto Guzzi is doing much better than Suzuki since we only "lost" one model!  Suzuki apparently packed up and quit!
 

[ninegear]

Hmm, the marketing department at Guzzi:  astoundingly incompetent or twisted evil genius?  Discuss.  

hmmm

According to the logic of this thread, Suzuki has dropped it's entire street line-up...

i have yet to see a new suzuki other than some dirtbikes and i think one cruiser on the site

[Thunderbox]

Well I for 1 decided to lower the inventory at Moto Guzzi by 1 08 Norge.  It was a great bike in 08 and still is.  I got it for 11200.00 out the door.  In my mind that is a pretty good buy.  I am flying t NH 25 May and riding it back to Saskatchewan.  That's what bikes are for isn't it?

Apparently they still have about 20 Norges for 08 in the warehouse all black.  they do have all 3 colors for the 09 models.  But why buy an 09 when the 08s are basically the same machine.

Moto Guzzi is not dropping the Norge.  The 850 sells pretty well in europe.  Berlin police just bought a sh tload of them.

[jdgretz]

Well I for 1 decided to lower the inventory at Moto Guzzi by 1 08 Norge.  It was a great bike in 08 and still is.  I got it for 11200.00 out the door.  In my mind that is a pretty good buy.  I am flying t NH 25 May and riding it back to Saskatchewan.  That's what bikes are for isn't it?

Apparently they still have about 20 Norges for 08 in the warehouse all black.  they do have all 3 colors for the 09 models.  But why buy an 09 when the 08s are basically the same machine.

Moto Guzzi is not dropping the Norge.  The 850 sells pretty well in europe.  Berlin police just bought a sh tload of them.

Good for you - I love the black.  Other than Todd's (and it is a custom dark gray and gray) I don't think I've see a black Norge on the street.  Sure do like the photos I've see.

Hmm, Stealth Black, Dependable Silver, or Sexy, Fast Red  

[WitchCityBallabio]

Interestingly enough, a dealer a little north of me, has sold 3 Norge's in the last week. There seems to be real interest in the Sport and Norge lately.

I wish they'd bring that Sport 8v in so I could buy one......