The Gilera MX-R 125 Endurance is a two-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a capacity of 124cc. It has a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and uses 28 Dell’Orto PHBH carburetors for induction, with electric ignition and capacitive output for ignition. The bike has a six-speed transmission and multi-disc oil bath clutch, with chain final drive. The front suspension consists of Marzocchi telescopic-hydraulic forks, while the rear suspension includes a fork in die cast aluminium and a Boge single shock absorber. The front and rear brakes are both single disc, with 100/90-16 front and 120/80-16 rear tires. The wet weight of the bike is 132kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 litres and an average consumption of 21.3km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 14.0m, with a 1/4 mile standing time of 15.2 seconds and a top speed of 158.8 km/h. A road test conducted by Motosprint in 1991 gave positive reviews of the bike’s endurance and smooth handling. The Gilera MX-R 125 Endurance was manufactured between 1989-91.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Gilera MX-R 125 Endurance
| Year | 1989 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity | 124 ccc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 x 50.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0;1 |
| Induction | 28 Dell’Orto PHBH carburetors |
| Ignition | Electric ignition with capacitive output |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 29.3 hp / 21.8 kW @ 9900 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 13.2 lb-ft @ 10250 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil bath |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi telescopic-hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Fork in die cast aluminium, Boge single shock absorber fork in die cast aluminium, Boge single shock absorber |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-16 |
| Wet Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 21.3 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.0 m / 40.0 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.2 sec / 136.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 158.8 km/h / 98.6 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1991 |
