MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 was a touring motorcycle released into production by Moto Guzzi in 2006 and continued production until 2016 when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. Its name was also used on the 1920s Moto Guzzi GT Norge.

The motorcycle was derived from the Breva model, with the main difference being the front fairing that covered eighty percent of the engine for better wind protection. The fairing comprised a tip that diverted the airflow from the engine base and two other small fairings placed on the sides.

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, a touring machine in its third year of production, featuring the exact specifications of the previous models without any significant modifications.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels, a two-into-one exhaust system, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an electrically adjustable windscreen, and a full fairing with a dual headlight system.

The 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 had its soul brought to life by a 1,151cc four-stroke air-cooled transversal-mounted V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 90 hp at 7,500 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The engine was fitted with a six-speed transmission with a dry clutch that sent the power to the rear end via a shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 201 kph (125 mph).