The Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 Nouvo is a motorcycle model from 1990. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 492cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The motorcycle has a liquid cooling system and uses a Dell’Orto PHM 40VS as its induction system. Its maximum power output is 44hp/32.1kW @ 7000 RPM and maximum torque is 4.7 kgf-m @ 6000 RPM. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and is chain-driven. Front suspension consists of 40mm Marzocchi forks with a front wheel travel of 120mm/4.7in, while the rear suspension features a single Marzocchi shock with preload adjustment and rear wheel travel of 130mm/5.1in. It has a single 300mm disc brake with a one-piston caliper at the front and a single 240mm disc brake with a one-piston caliper at the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 157kg/346lbs and a fuel capacity of 21 litres/5.5 US gal. Its average consumption is 20.3 km/lit. The bike’s 60–0/100–0 braking is 13.9m/38.8m, and its standing 1/4 mile took 13.9 seconds at a speed of 149.4 km/h. It has a top speed of 177.3 km/h/110 mph. Road Test by Motosprint.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500
| Year | 1990 – |
|---|---|
| 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 |
