polkpr
Tuned and Synch'ed
Owned a 2014 Norge and sold it for a larger, more comfortable Harley Road Glide Ultra. Even though I've owned 5 Harley's, as I've aged, I found the Road Glide to be too heavy overall and especially top heavy and to the end, I never got comfortable with it. I just sold it with only 1900 miles on it.
Having looked at several replacement options, I am seriously considering coming back to Moto Guzzi but am not sure which model.
Things I loved about the Norge: Light weight, low seat height, nice wind protection, sleek looking, handled wonderfully, had adequate storage on board.
Things I didn't like about the Norge:
1) Handlebars were a little too far forward and low which caused muscle aches between my shoulder blades after only about an hour of riding even though I modified a 1" rise in them.
2) When I got to 5th gear, I was always looking for one more.
I am debating between the Griso, the Stelvio and maybe even another Norge
Issues: I want decent wind protection on any bike I get. I want saddlebags which don't look like hideous boxes hanging off each side. I would like them to look like they belong on the bike.
Would like a taller 5th gear if available.
I really like the Griso and believe I could accessorize it to meet my criteria but I have heard wonderful things about the Stelvio which actually looks to more of a touring bike which I am really interested in.
Comments, suggestions, insight would be greatly appreciated.
In either case, I would be looking at a late model of any of these.
Thanks
Having looked at several replacement options, I am seriously considering coming back to Moto Guzzi but am not sure which model.
Things I loved about the Norge: Light weight, low seat height, nice wind protection, sleek looking, handled wonderfully, had adequate storage on board.
Things I didn't like about the Norge:
1) Handlebars were a little too far forward and low which caused muscle aches between my shoulder blades after only about an hour of riding even though I modified a 1" rise in them.
2) When I got to 5th gear, I was always looking for one more.
I am debating between the Griso, the Stelvio and maybe even another Norge
Issues: I want decent wind protection on any bike I get. I want saddlebags which don't look like hideous boxes hanging off each side. I would like them to look like they belong on the bike.
Would like a taller 5th gear if available.
I really like the Griso and believe I could accessorize it to meet my criteria but I have heard wonderful things about the Stelvio which actually looks to more of a touring bike which I am really interested in.
Comments, suggestions, insight would be greatly appreciated.
In either case, I would be looking at a late model of any of these.
Thanks