The Gilera ER Dakota 500 is a motorcycle model that was released in 1988. This bike features a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 492cc, capable of producing up to 44 horsepower and 40.1 Nm of torque at designated RPMs. Its transmission includes a five-speed system that utilizes a chain for final drive. The suspension system consists of gas telescopic forks at the front and an alloy swing arm with a single shock at the rear, while stopping power comes from a single 260mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. Tyres are 90/90-21 at the front and 5.10-17 at the rear. The bike weighs in at 152 kg or 335 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 22 litres (5.8 US gallons) and a consumption average of 18.2 km/lit. Its braking distance is 14.9 metres and 41.0 metres for 60-0 and 100-0 scenarios, respectively. The bike can cover a quarter of a mile in 14.5 seconds, achieving a top speed of 154.1 km/h or 95 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Gilera ER Dakota 500
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Capacity | 492 cc / 30.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | Delorta carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44 hp / 32 kW @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40.1 Nm / 29.6 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Gas telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Alloy swing arm single shock |
| Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-17 |
| Dry Weight / Wet-Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Consumption average | 18.2 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.9 m / 41.0 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.5 sec / 140.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 154.1 km/h / 95 mph |
