The Gilera RC 125 Rally was a motorcycle produced from 1987 to 1989. It had a two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine with a capacity of 124cc/7.6cu-in and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The Dell’Orto premix induction system and electric ignition with capacitive output enabled a maximum power output of 24hp/18kW at 9250rpm and a maximum torque of 1.5kgf-m at 10500rpm. The six-speed transmission and chain final drive made for a smooth ride. The bike weighed 115kg/253lbs and had a fuel capacity of 21 litres/5.5 US gal, allowing for an average consumption of 18.6 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0/100-0 was measured at 14.2m/43.1m, and the standing 1/4 mile was completed in 16.7 sec, reaching a top speed of 117.1 km/h. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks, while the rear suspension was a swing arm gas single shock. The front brake was a single 240mm disc, with a rear drum brake. The front tyre measured 2.75-21, while the rear tyre was 4.10-17. The Gilera RC 125 Rally was tested in a Motosprint 1990 Group Test, and was found to have satisfying results.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Gilera RC 125 Rally
| Year | 1987 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 x 50.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0;1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto premix |
| Ignition | Electric ignition with capacitive output |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 24 hp / 18 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tytre | 22.5 hp @ 10700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 1.5 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm gas single shock |
| Front Brakes | Single 240mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-17 |
| Dry Weight | 115 kg / 253 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.6 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.2 m / 43.1 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 16.7 sec / 117.1 km/h |
| Top Speed | 134.1 km/h |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1990 Group Test |
