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Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 (1988-89)

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
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