2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

Travel first class, with style and horsepower.

Norge GT8V has been totally revamped and is now more powerful, safe and comfortable taking Moto Guzzi to the top of the long haul gran turismo sector.


Norge is an untiring traveller, a champion recognised for its reliability and elected the tourer bike of the year (2006 and 2007), faithful companion of the police force in cities such as Milan and Berlin, this totally revamped GT 8V version consolidates its long haul Touring vocation.

A number which declares the presence of the latest evolution of the "four valve" series engine, further to updates to the quality of its equipment and finishings which all combine to allow the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V to outclass all previous models with its high levels of performance, comfort and driving pleasure.

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V Features

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

DESIGN
- New one-piece fairing.
- New dual layer lug.
- New electrically controlled windscreen.
- New satin-finish aluminium muffler.
- New Moto Guzzi customised side panniers.
- Brand new shaped saddle.

ENGINE
- 1200 90° V-shaped Twin-cylinder "Four Valve"
- Single overhead camshaft timing system with decreased valve control noise level
- New profile camshafts
- Oil radiator fitted on the lug with thermostat-controlled electric fan.
- Single plate clutch.
- New exhaust system.
- Transmission with compact reactive cardan shaft drive.
- 6-gear gearbox.
- Euro 3.

CHASSIS
- High resistance steel double cradle frame.
- Front fork with 45 mm legs, adjustable spring preloading and hydraulics fitted with a new set of progressive action springs.
- Shock absorber with adjustable preloading and rebound fitted with a more preloaded spring
- Rear suspension with progressive articulation single arm.
- 4 horizontally opposed piston front brake system with new 320 mm discs.
- Rear 282-mm disc brake, floating caliper with two parallel pistons.
- Rear tyre ZR 180/55/17.
- Front tyre ZR 120/70/17.

STANDARD OUTFIT:
- New cutting-edge ABS Continental.
- Onboard computer.
- Heated hand-grip fixture.
- Satellite navigator fixture.
- Newly shaped side stand and centre stand.
- New electrically controlled windscreen.
- Newly designed side panniers.

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V - North American Specifications
American MSRP: TBA
Canadian MSRP: TBA

Engine : 90° V-shaped twin cylinder, four-stroke, air cooled
Displacement : 1,151 cc
Max output : 75 kW (102 HP) at 7,000 rpm
Max torque : 104 Nm at 5500 rpm
Exhaust system : stainless steel with central equaliser and with 3-way catalytic converter with two Lambda probes (Euro 3)
Transmission : 6-speed
Final drive : CARC compact reactive cardan shaft drive system; double cardan joint and floating bevel gear set,
drive ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.666
Front suspension : telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm stanchions and adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension : single arm with progressive linkage and monoshock with adjustable rebound
and ergonomic dial for setting preload
Front brake : dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - ABS
Rear brake : 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons - ABS
Tyres : 120/70 ZR17" (front) - 180/55 ZR17" (rear)
Max length : 2,195 mm
Max width : 870 mm
Height :1,125 mm
Saddle height : 810 mm- (-30mm with lowered gel saddle available as an option)
Dry weight : 257 Kg
Fuel tank capacity : 23 litres (including 4 litre reserve)
Source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/