Gilera Nexus 500 - 2009 Specifications and Reviews

2009

General information
Category	Scooter
Year	2009
Model	Gilera Nexus 500
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Starter	Electric
Ignition	Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection
Fuel control	SOHC
Valves per cylinder	4
Fuel system	Injection
Bore x stroke	92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Compression	10.5:1
Torque	43.00
Power	40.12
Stroke	4
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	460.00 ccm (28.07 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Overall width	765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall length	2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	216.0 kg (476.2 pounds)
Gilera Nexus 500 dimensions and frame
Exhaust system	Closed loop system with lambda sensor and three-way catalytic converter in exhaust pipe. Euro 3.
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Stainless steel disk, fixed calliper, two 34 mm opposed pistons
Front brakes diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Stainless steel double disc, with floating calliper and two Brembo pistons 28 mm front left and two Brembo pistons 26 mm front right
Rear tyre dimensions	160/60-14
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-15
Rear suspension travel	76 mm (3.0 inches)
Rear suspension	Progressive POWER DRIVE, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload
Front suspension	Kayaba telehydraulic fork
Frame type	Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes

Speed and acceleration
Color options	Rosso Emotion
Reserve fuel capacity	2.80 litres (0.74 gallons)
Fuel capacity	15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)