Gilera RC 600 Enduro (1989-91)

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The Gilera RC 600 Enduro was manufactured from 1989-91 and had a capacity of 558cc with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder DOHC engine delivering max power of 49.5 hp at 7250rpm and torque of 51 Nm at 5500rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The motorcycle had Teikei E27PV2A carburetors, electronic ignition, and a kick start. The front suspension features 41mm Morzocchi forks, and the rear suspension features Boge shocks with variable preload. It has a front single disc brake of 260mm and a rear single disc brake of 220mm. The front and rear tires are 90/90 -21 and 140/80 -17, respectively, and it has a 12-liter fuel capacity. The average fuel consumption was 19.2 km/lit, while the top speed was around 161.2 km/h (100.2 mph). The motorcycle had a dry weight of 141 kg (310.8 lbs), and the braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 was 14.0m and 40.5m, respectively. It could cover a quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds with a top speed of 148.8 km/h, according to Motosprint Group tests in 1989 and 1990.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera RC 600 Enduro

Year: 1989 – 91


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: 9.5:1
Induction: 2x Teikei E27PV2A carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 49.5 hp / 36.5 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 45.5 hp / 33.9 kW @ 6750 rpm
Max Torque: 51 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm Morzocchi forks
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Boge shocks variable preload
Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 140/80 -17
Dry Weight: 141 kg / 310.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal
Consumption Average: 19.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 40.5 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 148.8 km/h
Top Speed: 161.2 km/h / 100.2 mph
Road Test: Motosprint Group Test 1989 Motosprint Grup Test 1990

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