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In short, no.
Nothing in particular. I was just looking for a larger bike to travel with versus the v7 Stone I have, and I thought the current Norge was older. My mistake. Got to see one at a dealer, and he said it was new as of 2013 model year.
Very, very, pretty bike. Unfortunately probably not a good fit for me as I am looking for more of a tourer, and the suspension travel appears to be less that what I have on the v7. NE Ohio roads just don't like small travel suspensions. Way too many speed bump like obstacles in the roads, as well as expansion joints, etc.
I did get a chance to ride a Cali 1400 Touring. That suspension handled the roads well. Very nice bike.
If you go through that trouble, be sure to drop in the Matris Kit; https://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/norge-8v-fork-kit/ -- you'll be beyond glad you did.I am putting a heavier weight (15w) fork oil in it for this riding season.
the suspension travel appears to be less that what I have on the v7
The 1200-2V was only bought in as the 1200 Sport here in the States... outside of perhaps one undressed Norge that had crate damage on arrival (from memory, I think perhaps Ohio is where it was sold).If you are on a budget lower than a new Cali or Norge then consider a late Breva 1200.