Moto Guzzi Norge 1200T (2006 - 2010) review

Torque-laden tourer with the benefit of maintenance-free shaft drive
Looks, luggage capacity, motor, TomTom SatNav system
The uncertainty of when they may be in the UK and the stability of the company in general

Length (mm)2195
Dryweight (kg)246
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)800
Suspension Front45mm hydraulic telescopic forks
Suspension RearMonoshock
Adjustability FrontPreload adjustable
Adjustability RearHydraulic preload and rebound
Tyres Front120/70 ZR17
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR17
Brakes FrontTwin 320 discs, four piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle 282mm disc, twin piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)23
Wheelbase (mm)1495
Ground Clearance (mm)185
Rake (degrees)32
Trail (mm)120
ChassisDouble cradle, tubular, high tensile steel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1133
Valves4
Max Power (bhp)87
Max Power Peak (rpm)7500
Torque (ft/lb)70
Torque Peak (rpm)6800
Bore (mm)95
Stroke (mm)80
Compression Ratio9.6:1
IgnitionEFI
Valves Per Cylinder2
CoolingAir Cooled
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft