Gilera

GILERA 175 SUPER SPORT 1956

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GILERA 175 SUPER SPORT 1956 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELGILERA 175 SUPER SPORT 1956
Year1956
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke, OHV, 2 valves
Displacement / Capacity172.5 cc
Bore X Stroke60 x 61 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power9.1 hp
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionDell'Orto carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump, forced circulation, gear pump
Gear Box4-speed foot change
ClutchDry multi-plate with adjustable springs
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSeamless steel tubing
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with hydraulic shock absorbers
Front BrakesDrum, 150 mm / 6 in
Rear BrakesDrum, 150 mm / 6 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight100 kg / 220 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre19 x 2.50 in
Rear Tyre19 x 2.50 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.5 gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed115 km/h / 72 mph
Gilera file

The 175 Super Sport was a sporty road single of the OHV family, with a duck-tail dual seat and a 15 litre tank. It was one of the quick road versions of the Gilera push-rod singles of the 1950s.