Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wingstacks up against the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda GL 1100 Gold WingMoto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
Model year19832012
Price$15,690
Engine1084 cc1151 cc
Horsepower83 hp95 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight246 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4 piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2 piston calipers. ABS.
Tires110/90-19 / 130/90-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing and the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing brings 83 hp, while the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT counters with 95 hp at 246 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: