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|suspension =Front: telescopic [[hydraulic]] fork with 45 mm stanchions and adjustable spring preload <br> | |suspension =Front: telescopic [[hydraulic]] fork with 45 mm stanchions and adjustable spring preload <br> | ||
Rear: single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear [[shock absorber]] adjustable in rebound and [[pre-load]] (hydraulic) | Rear: single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear [[shock absorber]] adjustable in rebound and [[pre-load]] (hydraulic) | ||
|brakes =Front: double disc. abs. stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - abs <br>Rear: single disc. abs. stainless steel fixed disc, floating | |brakes =Front: double disc. abs. stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - abs <br>Rear: single disc. abs. stainless steel fixed disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons - abs | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70-zr17}} | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70-zr17}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|180/55-zr17}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|180/55-zr17}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs. stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - abs in the front and a single disc. abs. stainless steel fixed disc, floating | It came with a 120/70-zr17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs. stainless steel floating discs and callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - abs in the front and a single disc. abs. stainless steel fixed disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons - abs in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm stanchions and adjustable spring preload while the rear was equipped with a single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic). The Norge GT 8V was fitted with a 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 566.59 pounds (257.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.86 inches (1495 mm) long. | ||
==2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200== | ==2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200== | ||
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[[File:moto-guzzi-norge-1200-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V]] | [[File:moto-guzzi-norge-1200-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V]] | ||
If you're not willing to make too much of a compromise and premium comfort aboard a motorcycle is one of the main ingredients for your travels, then a bike such as the 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V should definitely fit the bill. The Norge 1200 GT 8V brings the same weather protection for both rider and passenger via the electric windscreen, a new saddle, custom Guzzi panniers and | If you're not willing to make too much of a compromise and premium comfort aboard a motorcycle is one of the main ingredients for your travels, then a bike such as the 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V should definitely fit the bill. The Norge 1200 GT 8V brings the same weather protection for both rider and passenger via the electric windscreen, a new saddle, custom Guzzi panniers and aluminum exhaust, while retaining the loading capacity and effortless handling. | ||
The 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V is not exactly a light bike, but its powerful, torquey engine makes everything seem easy and smooth, regardless of how fast you're riding. Slow-speed handling is just as natural as riding on rougher roads. Sporty but ale to take a beating, too, the 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V is your cross-continent vacation machine. | The 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V is not exactly a light bike, but its powerful, torquey engine makes everything seem easy and smooth, regardless of how fast you're riding. Slow-speed handling is just as natural as riding on rougher roads. Sporty but ale to take a beating, too, the 2011 Norge 1200 GT 8V is your cross-continent vacation machine. | ||