Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Overview - Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,151 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,195 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	870 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

A GS is at home almost anywhere - but only to a limited extent on the racetrack. It's a pleasure to feel the power of the partially water-cooled boxer twin cylinder on the exit of the bend - 125 hp only seems much weaker on paper than 150 or even 160 hp on the competition. With 125 Newton metres of torque, the acceleration from the bottom is superb anyway and the GS, at 238 kilos ready to ride, does not carry too much flab despite its bulky appearance. In very tight corners, the low centre of gravity also has a positive effect - the BMW R 1200 GS is very hard to crack! Even the front telelever suspension, which suppresses the front wheel's tendency to sink in when braking, fits perfectly into the overall package on the GS and can only slightly detract from its sporty character.

Powerful engine

low fuel consumption

comfortable seating position

can also be used off-road

high reputation

Long and expensive surcharge side

Telelever front suspension takes some getting used to

Brake very sharp.