| General information |
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| Model: | Gilera RC600 |
| Year: | 1989 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Power: | 48.00 HP (35.0 kW)) |
| Top speed: | 144.8 km/h (90.0 mph) |
| Bore x stroke: | 98.0 x 74.0 mm (3.9 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. TEIKEI |
| Ignition: | electronic |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Clutch: | wet multi plate |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | TUBULAR STEEL SINGLE CRADLE |
| Front suspension: | Marzocchi hydraulic forks |
| Rear suspension: | Boge monodamper power drive |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 130/80-17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. front floating disc with hydraulic double piston |
| Front brakes diameter: | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. floating disc with hydraulic single piston |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.3404 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,230 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric & kick |
| Color options: | Red |
| Comments: | i believe the 1989 model was only available in red |
| Modifications compared to previous model: | This was the first model made by Gilera for entry into the Paris Dakar (they won this class two years running)
the RC600R followed which then became (after modifications) the Nord West |
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