Gilera SP01 125 (1988-89)

The Gilera SP01 125 was a motorcycle produced in 1988-89. It had a two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine with liquid cooling and a capacity of 124cc. The bike had a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks and the rear suspension was a swing arm gas single shock. The bike had single disc brakes at the front and rear with the front tire measuring 2.75-21 and the rear tire measuring 4.10-17. The bike weighed 132 kg (290 lbs) with a fuel consumption average of 20 km/lit. The braking system allowed for a 60-0 stopping distance of 12.0 meters and a 100-0 stopping distance of 38.3 meters. The bike had a top speed of 171.2 km/h (106.3 mph) and could complete a standing 1/4 mile in 15.1 seconds with a speed of 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph). A road test conducted by Motosprint found the bike to be a good choice for those seeking a comfortable and powerful ride.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera SP01 125

Year: 1988 – 89
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5;1
Induction: 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Ignition: Electric ignition with capacitive output
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 35 hp / kW @ 10600 rpm
Max Torque: 2.1 kgf-m @ 9700 rpm
Clutch: Multi-disc oil bath
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm gas single shock
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 2.75-21
Rear Tyre: 4.10-17
Wet Weight: 132 kg / 290 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
Consumption Average: 20 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.0 m / 38.3 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.1 sec / 142.0 km/h
Top Speed: 171.2 km/h / 106.3 mph
Road Test: Motosprint