Gilera

GILERA GP 800 2007

GILERA GP 800 2007
GILERA GP 800 2007 · Photo: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELGILERA GP 800 2007
Year2007
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90 degree longitudinal V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity839.3 cc
Bore X Stroke88 x 69 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power55.16 kW / 75 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque76.4 Nm / 56.3 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge with variable spark advance, electronic immobiliser, two spark plugs
InductionElectronic fuel injection, RON 95 unleaded petrol
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear BoxContinuously variable transmission (CVT)
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle, high strength steel tube trellis
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic aluminium fork, 41 mm stanchions, 135 mm travel
Rear SuspensionLarge fork (swingarm) with single hydraulic shock placed horizontally, 7-position preload, 135 mm travel
Front Brakes2 x 300 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1585 mm / 62.4 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight235 kg / 518 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-16
Rear Tyre160/60-15
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed187.2 km/h
Gilera file

Gilera's big sports maxi-scooter, built around an 839 cc 90-degree V-twin with a CVT and a trellis frame. It was the largest and fastest scooter of its time, with twin front discs and a laterally mounted rear shock to leave room for the engine.