Norge

The modern Norge nameplate was reintroduced in 2006 as Moto Guzzi’s return to the grand-touring class, taking its name from the historic 1928 Norge that had become part of the brand’s lore after Giuseppe Guzzi’s North Cape ride. The contemporary model was developed as a full-size sport-touring machine with extensive weather protection and a distinctly Italian character, aimed at riders who wanted long-distance comfort without losing the brand’s transverse V-twin identity. In 2011, the line was updated as the Norge GT 8V, reflecting a substantial technical revision and keeping the model aligned with Moto Guzzi’s touring range. Production is generally documented as ending in 2016, closing a ten-year run for the modern nameplate. The Norge became one of the marque’s best-known large touring bikes of the 2000s and 2010s, especially among riders who value shaft drive, shaft-drive touring practicality, and the brand’s traditional engineering layout.