The name is derived from the original GT Norge famed for making a 4,000 mile journey in 1928 from the company headquarters in Italy to just inside the Arctic Circle of Norway's Capo Nord which demonstrated the success of its rear suspension - the first rear swingarm suspension. Moto Guzzi celebrated the Norge introduction in 2005 by re-tracing the 1928 ride. The design of the Norge and its fairing was refined in the company's wind tunnel at in Mandello del Lario.
In 2007 the Norge 1200 GT was voted "Motorcycle of the Year" by Motociclismo magazine.
Engine Four-stroke V 90° twin with four valves per cylinder
Displacement 1151 cc
Maximum power Over 66 kW (95 CV) at 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque Over 100 Nm at 5,800 rpm
Exhaust system Stainless steel two-into-one 3 way catalysed with Lambda probe and height adjustable silencer
Gearbox 6 speed - constant mesh with integral flexible couplings
Secondary drive CAR-C shaft
Front suspension Marzocchi 45 mm adjustable front forks
Rear suspension Single swingarm with progressive action - single rebound adjustable shock absorber with easy to operate preload setting knob
Front brake Twin floating 320 mm stainless steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Rear brake Single 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc, floating Brembo caliper with parallel pistons.
Tyres 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (59W) TL Roadtec Z6 (front)
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Roadtec Z6 (rear)
Length 2,195 mm
Width 870 mm
Height 1,125 mm
Dry weight 241 kg
Fuel tank capacity 23 litres (reserve 4 litres)
Colour range Bronze - Black
Sources: John Sample Group; todayinmotorcyclehistory.blogspot.com.
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