Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V (2010-11)

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The Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V is a 2010-2011 motorcycle with a four-stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted engine. It has a capacity of 1151 cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The bike features a stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed exhaust with a Lambda probe, and multipoint sequential electronic injection. The ignition is digitally controlled and electronically designed with twin spark ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 88.5 hp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 100 Nm at 5800 rpm, with a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The frame is a tubular cradle of high tensile steel with front and rear suspension of a 45mm telescopic hydraulic fork with preload adjustment and a single-arm suspension with progressive linkage for the rear shock absorber. The bike has a seat height of 800 mm, ground clearance of 185 mm, and fuel capacity of 23 litres. The bike weighs 251 kg and has a rake of 25.0 degrees and trail of 120 mm, with front and rear brakes consisting of 2x 320mm discs with a 4 piston caliper and single 280mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, respectively. The bike uses a front and rear tire size of 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, respectively.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V

Year: 2010 – 11


Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1151 cc / 70.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 95 x 81.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Lubrication: Splash
Exhaust: Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.
Induction: Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x ~A50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe.
Ignition: Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.
Max Power: 88.5 hp / 64.6 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm
Clutch: Single plate with integrated flexible couplings
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Gear Ratio: 1st 17/38 = 1: 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1: 1.700 3th 23/31 = 1: 1.347 4th 26/29 = 1: 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1: 0.967 6th 29/25 = 1: 0.862
Front Suspension: 45mm Telescopic hydraulic fork, preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Single arm suspension progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound ad pre-load
Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 25.0 degrees
Trail: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2195 mm / 86.4 in width 870 mm / 34.2 in Height 1125 mm / 34.2 in
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground clearance: 185 mm / 7.3 in
Dry Weight: 251 kg / 553 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal

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