The 1988-89 Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 is a four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve motorcycle with a capacity of 492 cc/30.0 cu-in. It has a liquid cooling system, Dell’Orto PHM 40VS induction, and CDI ignition with rev limiter. The bike generates a maximum power of 44 hp/32.1 kW @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm. The 5-speed transmission is driven by a chain, and the front suspension has 40mm Marzocchi forks while the rear suspension is comprised of a single Marzocchi shock with preload adjustment. The front brakes consist of a single 300mm disc and 1 piston caliper, while the rear brakes feature a single 240mm disc and 1 piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 157 kg/346 lbs, fuel capacity of 21 litres/5.5 US gal, and consumption average of 20.3 km/lit. The braking 60-0/100-0 is 13.9 m/38.8 m and the standing 1/4 mile time is 13.9 sec/149.4 km/h. The top speed of the bike is 177.3 km/h/110 mph, and it has undergone a road test by Motosprint.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500
| Year | 1988 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Capacity | 492 cc / 30.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto PHM 40VS |
| Ignition | CDI with rev limiter |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 40mm Marzocchi forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single Marzocchi shock preload adjustment. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 VR17 |
| Dry Weight | 157 kg / 346 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 20.3 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.9 m / 38.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.9 sec / 149.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 177.3 km/h / 110 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint |
