| General information |
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| Model: | Gilera Nexus 500 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Scooter |
| Rating: | 70.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 460.00 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 40.12 HP (29.3 kW)) |
| Torque: | 43.00 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: | SOHC |
| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic |
Transmission type
final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Automatic dry centrifuge type |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 101.0 kg (222.7 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,515 mm (59.6 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Front suspension: | Kayaba telehydraulic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 160/60-14 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Exhaust system: | Two-way catalytic converter |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.3972 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
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