At the heart of the 2011 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V touring motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 1151 cc (70.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 82.5 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Norge 1200 GT 8V measures 248 kg (547 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
82.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.38 HP/kg (2.61 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,800–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1151.0 ccm (70.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-Twin,
Power95.0 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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