Gilera RC600 (1992)

The Gilera RC600 (1992) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 558cc engine and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. It has a maximum power output of 53hp at 7800rpm and a maximum torque of 51Nm at 5500rpm, with electronic ignition and electric starting. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of Morzocchi forks, while the rear suspension has Boge shocks with variable preload. The bike’s front and rear brakes are single discs, and its front and rear tires are sized 90/90 -21 and 130/80 -17 respectively. The Gilera RC600 (1992) weighs 145kg and has a fuel capacity of 12 litres, with an average consumption of 17.5 km per litre. The bike’s standing 1/4 mile time is 13.8 seconds at 149.5km/h, and it has a top speed of 164km/h (102mph). A road test conducted by Motosprint in 1992 evaluated the bike’s performance.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera RC 600R

Year: 1992 –

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: 2x 30mm carburetor

Ignition: Electronic

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 7800 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: 160 mm / 6.2 in

Rear Suspension: Boge shocks variable preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 260 mm / 10.2 in

Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc

Front Tyre: 90/90 -21

Rear Tyre: 130/80 -17

Dry Weight: 145 kg / 320 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal

Consumption Average: 17.5 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 149.5 km/h

Top Speed: 164 km/h / 102 mph

Road Test: Motosprint 1992