Hello all.
This is my first post. I'm from Penang, Malaysia, born nearly 0.5 century ago.
I was looking for a sports tourer a year ago for 2 up touring and commute. Acquired an used 02 Futura 10 mths ago. It was wonderfully upgraded with many aftermarket performance parts by the previous owner. It is really a SPORTS tourer, more so after I replaced to a set of BT023 recently.
However, although it has no major problems, it is too "sporty" for my liking and I most prefer an upright position like the Pegaso and KLE500 that I have. The previous owner is at least 6'5" while I'm just 5'10" with 32 inseem and short legs. The Fut becomes too heavy and risky at low traffics since I can never reach the ground flat on my feet.
Recently, I came across a 09 Norge clocked 20k which is super rare in this region, up for sale. I understand the Norge is more tamed comparing to the Fut, nicer looking, more upright, and it's been labelled as "sports TOURER". I haven't have the chance to see and try it out since the owner is away, I would like to gather some feedbacks from those who have used both before jumping into it. I can only have either one.... Pls share your experiences on rides, handling, 2-up friendliness, seat & space, upgrades, etc. Thank you.
BTW: although MG is rare in this region, I have owned a Centauro for 3 yrs ... so I've been "exposed" to the character of MG and did some maintenance myself.
This is my first post. I'm from Penang, Malaysia, born nearly 0.5 century ago.
I was looking for a sports tourer a year ago for 2 up touring and commute. Acquired an used 02 Futura 10 mths ago. It was wonderfully upgraded with many aftermarket performance parts by the previous owner. It is really a SPORTS tourer, more so after I replaced to a set of BT023 recently.
However, although it has no major problems, it is too "sporty" for my liking and I most prefer an upright position like the Pegaso and KLE500 that I have. The previous owner is at least 6'5" while I'm just 5'10" with 32 inseem and short legs. The Fut becomes too heavy and risky at low traffics since I can never reach the ground flat on my feet.
Recently, I came across a 09 Norge clocked 20k which is super rare in this region, up for sale. I understand the Norge is more tamed comparing to the Fut, nicer looking, more upright, and it's been labelled as "sports TOURER". I haven't have the chance to see and try it out since the owner is away, I would like to gather some feedbacks from those who have used both before jumping into it. I can only have either one.... Pls share your experiences on rides, handling, 2-up friendliness, seat & space, upgrades, etc. Thank you.
BTW: although MG is rare in this region, I have owned a Centauro for 3 yrs ... so I've been "exposed" to the character of MG and did some maintenance myself.