2005 Gilera Nexus 500

Gilera Nexus 500 2005


2005 Gilera Nexus 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Gilera's profilation of this bike
An entirely new breed of scooter. Delivering the ultimate sports scooter ride through cross-breeding the sport character of the Gilera brand with the performance provided by MASTER 500 electronic injection engine, that has been developed exclusively for the Nexus and is seen on this scooter in its most powerful version, the Gilera Nexus is the first Sport Gran-Turismo scooter.

General information
Model Gilera Nexus 500
Year of manufacture 2005
Type Scooter
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches)
Type of engine Single cylinder, four-stroke
Output 40.1 HP (29.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression 10.5:1
Bore x stroke 92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic system - Magneti Marelli IAV.
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox Automatic
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Automatic dry centrifuge type
Exhaust system Two-way catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double cradle, high-tensile steel tubes
Front suspension Kayaba telehydraulic fork
Front wheel travel 41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear suspension Progressive POWER DRIVE, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload
Front tire 120/70-15
Rear tire 160/60-14
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 101.0 kg (222.7 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3972 HP/kg
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1515 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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