2017
Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 302226 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport touring |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Norge GT 8V |
| Price | US$ 16250. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - ABS |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm stanchions and adjustable spring preload |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel fixed disc, floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons - ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Seat | Stepped |
| Wheels | Three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity casting |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | dry plate |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1151.00 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CARC compact reactive cardan shaft drive system; double cardan joint and floating bevel gear set, drive ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.666 |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 90° V-Twin, |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel with central equalizer and with 3-way catalytic converter with two Lambda probes |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW5A, and #945;-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 102.00 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 104.00 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Hard saddle bags |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | White |
| Comments | Windshield |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 257.0 kg (566.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,195 mm (86.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3969 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.79 litres (1.00 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.