The Moto Guzzi Norge 850 is a four-stroke motorcycle powered by a 90-degree V-twin, longitudinally mounted engine with light alloy push-rods and two valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 877 cc and a maximum power of 75 hp at 7600 rpm. The bike features a stainless steel exhaust with a catalyzer and lambda probe oxygen sensor, as well as an oil bath lubrication system. Ignition is electronically twin spark-controlled and inductively discharged. The Norge 850 has a single plate clutch with integrated flexible couplings and a six-speed transmission with a final drive shaft. The double cradle frame is made of high-tensile strength tubular steel, while the suspension features a 45mm telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and a single-arm suspension progressive linkage in the rear, with adjustable rebound and pre-load. The bike has dual front brakes with 4 piston calipers and a single rear brake with a 2 piston caliper. The Norge 850 has a seat height of 800mm, a ground clearance of 185mm, and a dry weight of 242 kg. It can hold up to 23 liters of fuel and has a wheelbase of 1495mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Norge 850
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, light alloy push-rod, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 877 cc / 53.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three ways catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor |
| Lubrication | Oil bath |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031, Lambda sensor |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 75 hp / 54.8 kW @ 7600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 70 Nm / 51.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Single plate with integrated flexible couplings |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 17/38 = 1: 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1: 1.700 3rd 23/31 = 1: 1.348 4th 26/29 = 1: 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1: 0.968 6th 29/25 = 1: 0.862 |
| Frame | Double cradle, in high tensile strength tubular steel |
| 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 | 242 kg / 533.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
