The Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V motorcycle was produced from 2012 to 2013. It has a four-stroke, V-twin engine that is longitudinally mounted and air-cooled. The engine has a capacity of 1151cc, a compression ratio of 9.8:1, and produces a maximum power of 88.5 horsepower at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 5800 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. It has a tubular cradle frame made of high tensile steel, and its suspension system comprises a 45mm telescopic hydraulic fork at the front and a single arm suspension progressive linkage system at the rear. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs with a 4-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 280mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1495 mm, a seat height of 800 mm, and a ground clearance of 185 mm. It weighs 251 kg and has a fuel capacity of 23 liters. The bike comes equipped with a stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed exhaust with a Lambda probe, multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system, and digital inductive discharge, electronically controlled twin spark ignition. The Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V provides a comfortable ride for long journeys with its adjustable suspension and ample storage space.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V
| Year | 2012 – 13 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
