Segment: Sport Touring
Production years: 2008, 2009
The Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 was a touring motorcycle released into production by Moto Guzzi in 2006 and continued production until 2016 when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. Its name was also used on the 1920s Moto Guzzi GT Norge.
The motorcycle was derived from the Breva model, with the main difference being the front fairing that covered eighty percent of the engine for better wind protection. The fairing comprised a tip that diverted the airflow from the engine base and two other small fairings placed on the sides.
In 2008, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, a touring machine in its third year of production, featuring the exact specifications of the previous models without any significant modifications.
In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels, a two-into-one exhaust system, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an electrically adjustable windscreen, and a full fairing with a dual headlight system.
The 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 had its soul brought to life by a 1,151cc four-stroke air-cooled transversal-mounted V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 90 hp at 7,500 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.
The engine was fitted with a six-speed transmission with a dry clutch that sent the power to the rear end via a shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 201 kph (125 mph).
engine specs | Type: | Two cylinders, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC | Displacement: | 1151 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.7x3.2 in OR 94 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | Horsepower: | 90/7500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 74/5800 lb-ft/RPM OR 100/5800 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Dual 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual | Clutch: | Dry clutch | Primary Drive: | Gears | Final Drive: | Compact Reactive Shaft Drive CA.R.C.; double universal joint with floating bevel gear |
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chassis specs | Frame: | tubular cradle, high tensile steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic hydraulic fork, 45 mm, preload adjustable | Rear Suspension: | single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) | Front Brake: | double stainless steel floating disc, 320 mm, 4 piston calipers, ABS | Rear Brake: | single steel disc, 282 mm, 2 piston calipe, ABS |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 86.4 in OR 2195 mm | Overall Width: | 34.3 in OR 871 mm | Seat Height: | 31.5 in OR 800 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.9 in OR 1496 mm | Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in OR 185 mm | Weight: | 542 lbs OR 246 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6.1 gallons OR 23.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 - ZR17 | Rear: | 180/55 - ZR17 |
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