AI DamageMoto Guzzi Norge 1200: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 across 3 model years: 9 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 11% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Latches, locks, linkages 11% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 11% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Particles from the failing lifters and cams can destroy the bearings and cause a complete loss of power and destroy the engine. They have kits to fix it but will not recall it. Suzuki has a similar problem on their 650 v-strom that they sold fewer of and they recalled them.
The moto guzzi norge is manufactured with a plastic fuel tank. The fuel tank has deformed to the point that it no longer fits properly onto the motorcycle. The deformation has resulting in the body panels, fairing panels and electrical wiring cover panels being pushed pushed out of position and must now be held in…
The noise is more of a squeal and is becoming more frequent also the clutch is not more jerky as opposed to being smooth.
The complaint is for a 2007 moto guzzi norge motorcycle with ~17,000 miles. During the course of routine riding/operation in april 2011, the ring nut maintaining tension on the pinion gears internal to the final drive unit came loose and was subsequently stripped of its threads.
On 8-26-2008 I was riding my 2007 moto guzzi norge which has the moto guzzi accessory top case on the motorcycle. After riding more than 350 miles that day I pull off the road to take a picture. As I left the pavement and began driving on the dirt next to the road I hit a couple of ruts at approximately 3 mph.
I understand that piaggio group, the parent company of motorcycle importer moto guzzi usa, has issued a bulletin to its dealers with regards to a defective mounting system and imminent safety concern for an accessory top box (trunk) that they sell for the 2007-2008 norge 1200 model.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.