Gilera Nordcape 600 (1990)

The Gilera Nordcape 600 is a motorcycle produced in 1990. It has a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves engine with a capacity of 558 cc or 34.0 cu-in. The machine features a liquid cooled cooling system and 10.5:1 compression ratio. It comes with a 40mm Teikei carburetor induction and Nippondenso electronic ignition. The motorcycle has an electric and kick starting system.

With a maximum power of 49.5 hp or 36.5 kW at 7250 rpm and a maximum power of 46 hp or 33.5 kW at 7000 rpm at the rear tire, it also provides a maximum torque of 51 Nm or 37 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The Gilera Nordcape 600 has a 5-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain.

The front suspension has 41mm forks with a front wheel travel of 150 mm or 5.9 inches. The rear suspension consists of Boge shocks with variable preload and has a rear wheel travel of 150 mm or 5.9 inches. It has two 270mm discs with 4 piston calipers front brakes and a single 240mm disc with a 2 piston caliper rear brake.

The vehicle uses a 120/60-17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. The dry weight of the motorcycle is not specified, but it has a fuel capacity of an unknown value.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera Nordcape 600

Year: 1990 –


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 40mm Teikei carburetor
Ignition: Nippondenso electronic
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 49.5 hp / 36.5 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 46 hp / 33.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 51 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Rear Suspension: Boge shocks variable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
Dry Weight:
Fuel Capacity:

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