| Moto Guzzi's profilation of this bike | 
  | The TL version is a clear demonstration that Moto Guzzi pays great attention to a rider¡¯s needs. The ¡°Norge Project¡± aims at offering every rider the opportunity of choosing between equipment that has apparently small but significant differences. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 TL | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2008 | 
    | Type | Touring | 
    | Rating | 3.3   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1151.0 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 88.5 HP (64.6  kW)) @ 7500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM | 
    | Compression | 9.8:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control | 
    | Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW5A, ¥á-n type; 2 ¨ª 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition | 
    | Lubrication system | Splash | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Dry | 
    | Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° | 
    | Trail | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic  fork with ¨ª 45 mm, preload adjustable | 
    | Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 246.0 kg (542.3 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.3598 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1125 mm (44.3 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2195 mm (86.4 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 870 mm (34.3 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1495 mm (58.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
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