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Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 (1988-89)

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Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 (1988-89)

At a glance

Capacity
492 cc / 30.0 cu-in
Power
44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7000 rpm
Torque
4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm

The full picture.

The 1988-89 Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 is a four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve motorcycle with a capacity of 492 cc/30.0 cu-in. It has a liquid cooling system, Dell’Orto PHM 40VS induction, and CDI ignition with rev limiter. The bike generates a maximum power of 44 hp/32.1 kW @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm. The 5-speed transmission is driven by a chain, and the front suspension has 40mm Marzocchi forks while the rear suspension is comprised of a single Marzocchi shock with preload adjustment. The front brakes consist of a single 300mm disc and 1 piston caliper, while the rear brakes feature a single 240mm disc and 1 piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 157 kg/346 lbs, fuel capacity of 21 litres/5.5 US gal, and consumption average of 20.3 km/lit. The braking 60-0/100-0 is 13.9 m/38.8 m and the standing 1/4 mile time is 13.9 sec/149.4 km/h. The top speed of the bike is 177.3 km/h/110 mph, and it has undergone a road test by Motosprint.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1988 – 89
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves
Capacity492 cc / 30.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke92 x 74 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio9.8:1
InductionDell’Orto PHM 40VS
IgnitionCDI with rev limiter
StartingElectric
Max Power44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm
Transmission / Drive5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension40mm Marzocchi forks
Front Wheel Travel120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear SuspensionSingle Marzocchi shock preload adjustment.
Rear Wheel Travel130 mm / 5.1 in
Front BrakesSingle 300mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre110/70 VR17
Rear Tyre140/70 VR17
Dry Weight157 kg / 346 lbs
Fuel Capacity21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average20.3 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 013.9 m / 38.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile13.9 sec / 149.4 km/h
Top Speed177.3 km/h / 110 mph
Road TestMotosprint