Segment: Sport Touring
Production years: 2009, 2010
In 2012, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V, a touring motorcycle fitted with the latest version of the 8V V-twin engine and numerous new components, enhancing its comfort, performance, and handling.
Some of the new components included a suspension system for more comfort and corner stability, an electrically adjustable windscreen, a new engine with more power and torque, a fairing with improved wind protection and noise reduction, an easy-to-read instrument panel, an anti-slip seat, a factory-fitted center stand, and footpegs with vibration damping.
In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, side-mounted panniers, a two-into-one exhaust system with a muffler on the left side, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.
The motorcycle was manufactured around a high tensile steel frame with a 45 mm preload-adjustable telescopic fork on the front, providing 120 mm of travel, and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, acting as the bike's suspension system.
Power-wise, the 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V had its soul brought to life by a 1,151cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 102 hp at 7,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.
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: | 102/7000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 77/5500 lb-ft/RPM OR 104/5500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Injection, dual 45 mm throttle bodies |
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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: | 553 lbs OR 251 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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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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