I'm seriously considering buying a Norge. Got rid of my R1100RT and want something a bit smaller, more agile than the R1200RT. I really like the look and the feel of the Norge. But...my first ride was a bit of a disappointment relating to engine responce and torque. Now the dealer only let me do a 8 mile loop on suburban streets so I may have formed the wrong opinion...hence this post. The Norge had little power under 3000 rpm and I had to rev to over 4000 to get any spunk at all. My Triump Bonniville 850cc has gobs more torque that this 1200. The agility, ride, supension over pot hole was great. Again loved the feel of the bike.. but the torque is weak. Tell me I got it wrong and why please.