Gilera ER Dakota 500 (1988)

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.

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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