Riding around town or in the countryside need not always be about pure speed thrills. So for those that prefer a change of pace and take their time while basking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the world passing by, the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V is the bike for you.

At the heart of the Norge GT 8V is a V-shaped 90° transverse twin-cylinder "Four valve" engine, considered the highest performing engine among all the families of powertrains manufactured at Mandello del Lario. Riding along that impressive powertrain is the Norge’s soft suspension, one that can be adjusted for preload front and rear with the shocks featuring rebound adjustment.

All the improvements done in the development of the bike's powertrain have also increased the Norge's overall drive dynamics. The changes in setting of the suspension, such as replacing the spring set on the fork and shock absorber, allow the bike to achieve optimal hydraulic response on the two suspension units. Moreover, the bike also comes with a powerful, new electronic ABS braking system which is combined with front brake discs fitted with a new high performance brake band. This setup provides the kind of safety standards that make riding this bike easy.

Find out more about the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V after the jump

2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V
  • Engine/Motor: 90° V-shaped twin cylinder, four-stroke
  • Horsepower: 75 @ 7000
  • Torque: 77 @ 5500
  • Transmission: 6 speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Moto Guzzi Norge GT8V

First class travel with the Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

Fitted with the latest version of the 8v Twin-cylinder engine and a substantial level of new components. The New Norge GT 8v has been developed for enhanced comfort, performance and handling.

New components include:

-New forks and rear shock for improved handling and corner stability, even while fully loaded

-New electrically adjusted windshield

-New 8v engine with more torque and power: 104Nm torque@ 5,500 and 102bhp.

-New fairing with improved wind protection and noise reduction for rider and pillion

-Easier to read instrument panel with trip computer, re-positioned closer to rider

-Anti slip seat with body forming foam for rider and pillion comfort

-Factory fitted center stand with improved lever arm design

-Vibration damping footrests

This fascinating touring now has a twin transverse 90° V-series "Quattrovalvole" engine, the most powerful among the family of engines produced in Mandello Lario and has now reached the peak of its technical and performance specification.

Specifications

Engine

Engine Type

90° V-shaped twin cylinder, four-stroke

Cooling system

air cooled

Displacement

1,151 cc

Maximum power

75 kW (102 HP) at 7,000 rpm

Maximum torque

104 Nm at 5500 rpm

Exhaust system

stainless steel with central equalizer and with 3-way catalytic converter with two Lambda probes (Euro 3)

Homologation

Euro 3


Transmission

Gears

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


Chassis

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 calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - ABS

Rear brake

282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons - ABS

Front tire

120/70 ZR17"

Rear tire

180/55 ZR17"


Dimensions

Length

2,195 mm

Width (handlebars)

870 mm

Height (dashboard)

1,125 mm

Seat height

810 mm- (-30mm with lowered gel saddle available as an option)

Dry weight

257 kg

Fuel tank capacity

23 liter

Reserve

4 liter


Quotes

Bikez ---- "Fitted with the latest version of the 8v Twin-cylinder engine and a substantial level of new components. The New Norge GT 8v has been developed for enhanced comfort, performance and handling."

Totalmotorcycle ---- "A rather gruff individual who shied away from compliments, his only complaint would probably have been that it was not Guzzi Red color; Norge GT8V in fact comes in Metallic Black, Diamond White, stylish colors for a high class bike."

Cascademoto ---- "Fitted with the latest version of the 8v Twin-cylinder engine and a substantial level of new components. The New Norge GT 8v has been developed for enhanced comfort, performance and handling."