2006 Gilera Nexus 500

Gilera Nexus 500 2006


2006 Gilera Nexus 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Gilera's profilation of this bike
An entirely new breed of scooter. By crossing the sporty characteristics of the Gilera Brand with the performance provided by the MASTER 500cc electronic injection engine, the Gilera Nexus is the first Sport Gran-Turismo scooter.

General information
Model Gilera Nexus 500
Model year 2006
Category Scooter
Rating 3.5  View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power output 40.1 HP (29.3 kW))
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)
Fuel system Carburettor
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 Belt (final drive)
Clutch Automatic dry centrifuge type
Exhaust system Two-way catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
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)
Wheelbase 1515 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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