Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V (2012-13)

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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

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