Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 Nouvo (1990)

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