AI Damage2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
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.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Norge 1200 has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, equipment, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (50%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
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.