Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 vs Honda Cbf1000. Moto Guzzi Norge 1200: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200
7.8/10
"Brilliant underdog tourer for riders valuing character over convenience."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Bevel gear seal leaks
−Parts availability can suffer
−Dated electronics and infotainment
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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