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General information |
Model name
|
Gilera Nexus 500 |
Model year
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2007 |
Category
|
Scooter |
Rating
|
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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)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
|
43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Compression
|
10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
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) |
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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