Touring Motorcycles

2009Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T

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The 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T is a capable touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort and reliability. Its air-cooled 1151cc V-twin engine delivers smooth, predictable power ideal for highway cruising, while the 6-speed transmission and substantial 100 Nm torque provide confident acceleration. Built on Guzzi's touring heritage, it excels at mile-eating adventures with practical ergonomics and classic Italian character.

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 246.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 88.5 HP (65.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Torque	100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs)	100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
Front suspension	Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm, preload adjustable	Telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm, preload adjustable

Other years 2008 2009 2010

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail20%

Cornering50%

City riding45%

Daily riding70%

Touring92%

Two-up80%

Track20%

Best for: Built primarily for long-distance, relaxed highway and cross-country touring rather than outright speed or sportiness.
Built for: A characterful, understated shaft-drive V-twin tourer that favors smooth, unhurried, mile-eating riding over aggressive performance.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or track-day thrills.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →

out of 100Excellent

The 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.2% of the time, 9.7 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 93% of models.

All years of this model: 98 / 100 (excellent) from 883 tests.

90.2%Passed first time

8.0%Failed outright

1.8%Fixed during test

19,000Typical miles

163Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

93.5%

10-20k

95.5%

20-30k

93.6%

30-40k

91.9%

40-50k

83.9%

50k+

86.8%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

100

200720082009

Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 T	98 Excellent	883
2	BMW R 1200 RT	96 Excellent	15,454
3	Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King	95 Excellent	424
4	Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide	93 Excellent	2,192
5	Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic	86 Excellent	582
6	Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic	72 Good	219

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Power: 88.5 HP (65.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 5800 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3598 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 81.2 mm
Compression: 9.8:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Splash

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Dry

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1495 mm
Overall length: 2195 mm
Overall width: 870 mm
Overall height: 1125 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 246.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres
Ground clearance: 185 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm, preload adjustable
Rear suspension: Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic)
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Silver, Red, Graphite Black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2009	2010
Capacity	1151 cc	1151 cc	1151 cc
Dry weight	246 kg	246 kg	246 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	23 L	23 L	23 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ	96 Excellent	93 Excellent	Too few tests