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The Ducati STs were THE SPORT-tourers. Fine motorcycles. I spent a lot of time on an ST2 and loved it.
Seriously. Too tight a grip on the bars translates into "instability". If you have "weight" on the bars, you are doing something wrong. The machine *wants* to be stable. Just the gentlest pressure is all that is required to keep it going in the direction you want.I'm not preaching here.. well maybe a little.. but I feel it is important. If your arms are rigid, any buffeting from crosswinds, etc. translates to movement at the bars. This causes countersteering, that's for another thread.. and perceived instability..I mean absolutely no offense to the OP. Just think about it..and give relaxation a try.
A bit of an update: Tonight I was able to ride some distance at 70 mph after reverting to the stock windscreen. Better! Windy, but more stable. The Agostini touring screen really does block the wind, but it also acts a bit like a sail.
So what is different about the Stelvio that doesn't lock you into one riding position, or is that position somehow less likely to produce knee cramping?
^ Really? I'm looking at a 1200 Sport on Moto Guzzi's website. Is that a different bike?
The seat on the Stelvio is flat allowing for some movement. Further, I was able to put some additional pegs on the engine guards to give me some more latitude for movement. That, coupled with more seat to peg space to begin with makes it comfortable for me.John Henry
Was the Norge seat not flat? Man I seem to remember the B11 seat being pretty flat too... I don't recall having much room too move though. Maybe the key though is the additional pegs, THAT would have been enough to help solve the leg cramping for me, though I just can't see them on a B11... hmmm
Out of all the MC's I have owned including a Norge and 05 FJR1300, GWings, BMW's both sporting and tour type, and too many HD's, nothing works as well for me as my current 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour for the features and benefits you are looking for. Handling, Comfort, Storage AND Reliability...
Isn't that almost 300 lbs heavier than a Norge?
I bought my Goldwing in '12. I love it, and more importantly the wife loves it. She now suggests we go for a ride almost as often as I do. I did have a custom seat done and a few other farkles. It is surprisingly nimble for a 900+ pound bike.