2008 Moto Guzzi Norge 850 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge 850 utilizes a 850 cc (51.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88.5 HP (64.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 104.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
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.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
104.1 HP/L
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power88.5 HP (64.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Compression9.8:1
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 66.0 mm (3.6 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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