Moto Guzzi Norge 850

Make Model	Moto Guzzi Norge 850
Year	2009
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, light alloy push-rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	877 cc / 53.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	92 x 66 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Exhaust	Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three ways catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor
Lubrication	Oil bath
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Induction	Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031, Lambda sensor
Ignition	Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	75 hp / 54.8 kW @ 7600 rpm
Max Torque	70 Nm / 51.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Single plate with integrated flexible couplings
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348 4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968 6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Frame	Double cradle, in high tensile strength tubular steel
Front Suspension	45mm Telescopic hydraulic fork, preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Single arm suspension progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound ad pre-load
Rear Wheel Travel	140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Rake	25.0°
Trail	120 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions	Length 2195 mm / 86.4 in width 870 mm / 34.2 in Height 1125 mm / 34.2 in
Wheelbase	1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground clearance	185 mm / 7.3 in
Dry Weight	242 kg / 533.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal

The "Norge" name for both the Norge 1200 and the Norge 850 is in honor of a 4000 mile test ride from Mandello del Lario to Lapland in northern Norway that Moto Guzzi undertook with their first shaft drive swingarm design. This was a monumental enterprise, considering the disastrous condition of European roads at that time.

But in four weeks, the destination was reached. The elastic frame of the early Moto Guzzi motorcycle with rear suspension was so successful that it was introduced in production machines and the G.T. was named "Norge" in memory of that unprecedented feat. This is why Moto Guzzi decided to name the first "Gran Turismo" of the new era the "Norge".

The Norge 850 has the same "elegant and dynamic" design of the 1200 version, with excellent ergonomics and comfort and short wheelbase to make it competitive even in the traffic. Moto Guzzi says that both the Norge 850 and the Norge 1200 are "dynamic and responsive ... a modern Gran Turismo which makes flexibility its main strong point as it crosses city centers and boundless distances with the same ease".

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
DESIGN
- 8V logo and new Moon White colour scheme.
- New handlebars in black anodised aluminium.
- New sports style saddle.
- New streamlined bodywork.
- Racing footpegs.
- “Quattrovalvole” full black powertrain.
ENGINE
- 1200 V 90° “Quattrovalvole” twin
- Single overhead cam per head with hydraulically operated valves.
- Single plate clutch
- New exhaust system with two-into-one coiled pipes.
- New block with integrated front bearings.
- New valves with 5 mm stems
- New 55% stiffer crankshaft.
- New 3 segment Asso forged pistons.
- New conical valve springs
- Independent self-contained oil cooled heads
- Pistons cooled by oil jets.
- New oil cooler pump with overpressure valve.
- New coaxial oil lubrication pump with cooling pump.
- Gear driven timing shaft and oil pump.
- New type of con rod bearings.
- Silent “Morse” camshaft chains.
- Hydraulic chain tensioners and rollers.
- New 50 mm throttle body.
- New Marelli IWP 189 injectors.
- Noise reducing “floating” rocker covers.
- “Reactive” shaft drive transmission
- 6-speed gearbox.
- Euro 3
FRAME
- High tensile steel tubular twin cradle
- Upside down 43 mm pre-load adjustable hydraulic front forks with mounting for radial calipers.
- Pre-load and rebound adjustable shock absorber
- Rear suspension with single progressive swingarm adjustment
- Front brakes with 320 mm perforated wave discs and 4 (opposed) piston calipers.
- Rear 282 mm disc with floating caliper fitted with 2 parallel pistons
- Rear tyre 180/55/17
- Front tyre 120/70/17