If you want a legal motorcycle on the expressway without sacrificing comfort, luggage capacity, looks, power and stability, look no further we still have the Piaggio X8 400cc! State of the art- fuel injection system where the injector right above the intake valves! Scooters with big wheels, 15″ front tires and 14″ rear.  Disc brake system all over!  Available only in black metallic! A cruiser,commuter rolled into one motorcycle! And reasonably priced too!

Do you want to get your money’s worth without losing style, comfort and performance and all Italian!  The Gilera Nexus is here. Only one unit left in the one of a kind yellow metallic with carbon color combination. Boasting of a 460cc Fuel-injected, single cylinder engine with automatic tansmission and a power drive suspension system that no other scooter in the market has. Fuel efficiency, power and agility at your command!  Visit us to see the last of what we have in stock. Comes with a 6 months warranty on parts and 1 year on service.

Recently the 2009 models of the Vespa LX arrived! Again in limited quantities, and available in the Brilliant Dragon Red commonly known as the Ferrari red, the Capri or the pastel blue color and metallic ebony .  We have not increased our prices.  Visit us anytime during office hours from 8:30-5:30 Monday thru Saturday.

The rains did not stop the fun last Friday at 2211! Programs were set and cool prizes were given away! There were also the 9ball & Fusball challenge!  Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for all the people and companies that gave support in this event!  MOTO ITALIA represented by Mr. Manny Magsino; Spazio24 Watches care of Mr. & Mrs. Cess Almazora; Agip Lubricants represented by Jun Ellis. Scooterista was there also which gave away some merchandise for the event. As always, thank you all And see you again in the next event!Thank you also for the Music performed by NeoGenesis and Gruppo Tribale, Ciao!

We had such a  blast!  Even though the climate was not on our side still scooterists came on scoots and cars…  Looks like another successful round-up! To all the Angono boys who made this possible! Congratulations! Good to see all of you in the community.  Good exotic food only found in Angono!   Thank you very much for the warm welcome!  Cheers!

Congratulations to all the winners of the raffle!

The appeal of the racing “Vespino” lives on in the shape of the all-new Vespa S. The minimalist design of the Vespa S traces its origins to legendary models such as the 50 Special and the Vespa Primavera.

Sport, dynamism and originality are the trademarks of the all-new Vespa S. Clean, essential lines provide a minimalist version of the original Vespa legend.

But it is the front shield that has gone through the most significant changes. It is back to being a two-dimensional structure: no plastics, only the pure lines that have always been the Vespa’s trademark. The very simple and minimal thickness of the shield make it a strong design element.
The seat has a new shape for extra comfort and use with a passenger.  It is impeccably clad in new upholstery with a classy clear trim to highlight the shape of the seat.
The rear end of the Vespa S has an all-new look: the shape is sleek and simple with a new tail light designed especially for this model to enhance its dynamism.
The minimalist yet striking design and simple yet stylish lines of the Vespa S evoke the fresh, dynamic look that made the Vespa the favourite ride of 1960s and 1970s teenagers.
The front wheel has a diameter of 11” to give the Vespa S stability and the rider an obvious feel of safety. The tubeless tyres measure 110/70 in front and 120/70 on the 10” rear wheel. The braking system is a conventional disk-drum combination. The stainless steel front 200 mm disk brake is gripped by a two-piston caliper and dependably backed up by a 110 mm drum. The 8.6 lire fuel tank is placed inside the chassis without however reducing the underseat storage bay, making it easy to access the engine.

The Vespa S is available in the classic displacement, 125 cc, on which the Vespa’s reputation was built. Light, speedy and very quick off the mark in town traffic, equipped with a modern, environment-friendly four-stroke engine, stands out for its performance, low running costs and total compatibility with the stringent Euro 3 emissions norms.

VESPA S 125
Engine:    Single-cylinder 4 stroke LEADER, two-way catalytic converter and secondary air system
Bore/stroke:   57/48.6 mm
Displacement:  124 cc
Max power at crankshaft :  7.6 Kw (10.3 hp) at 8,000 rpm
Max torque : 9.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Fuel :    Unleaded
Valve train :   SOHC, two valve
Cooling :   Forced air
Starter  :  Electric and kick starter
Lubrication  :  Wet sump
Clutch    :Automatic dry centrifugal with damping plugs
Gears   : Twist-and-go CVT
Frame   : Sheet steel with welded reinforcements
Front suspension  :  Singlearm with coil spring and dual effect single shock
Rear suspension :   Coil spring with adjustable preload and dual effect hydraulic single shock
Front wheel rim  :  Die-cast aluminium alloy 2.50×11”
Rear wheel rim  :  Die-cast aluminium alloy 3.10×10”
Front tyre :   Tubeless 110/70-11”
Rear tyre  :  Tubeless 120/70-10”
Front brake  :  ø 200 mm hydraulic steel disk
Rear brake  :  ø 110 mm mechanical drum
Length/ width  :  1,800/740 mm
Seat height  :  785 mm
Wheelbase  :  1,280 mm
Dry weight    110 kg
Fuel tank capacity :   8.6 litres
Consumption (at 40 km/h)  :  39 km/l
Max speed  :  91 km/h
Acceleration to 30 m  :  4.6 sec
Emissions   :  Euro 3

Available in the limited Black edition color only.  Limited units available. Suited for our urban and suburban environment. Environment-friendly.

Posted in CNN. Piaggio is at it again and now making waves in the U.S.! Due to increase of fuel prices of more than $4.00 a gallon, Americans are now switching to a new mode of transportation.  No, not a motorcycle but they call it the Motor Scooter!   Piaggio leads the way in introducing a new breed of vehicles which for us became popular in the late 90’s, the basic scooter.

Success is inevitable due to it’s ease of use.  No gears, ergonomics and fuel mileage.  Next best thing will be scooters on hybrid engines.  Hopefully, Filipinos will also follow suit and get more benefits on the switch.

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The Nexus brings all the sport appeal of the Gilera brand to the ‘maxi’ scooter world. Construction, technology and components like a sport motorcycle but remains as easy to use as a scooter.

Every part of the Nexus’ technical and styling features are geared towards a single objective - a high-performance scooter ever. This objective calls for truly unique design ideas.
The Gilera Nexus 500 -  weight 195 kg, 48 per cent in front and 52 per cent at the rear, moved by a sophisticated 500cc four stroke electronic injection engine that provides over 40 hp worth of power and anticipated Euro2 standards on licensed vehicle emissions.
The parts on the Nexus 500 provide some original features, like the large Kayaba front fork with 41-mm shafts. A progressive Power Drive rear suspension and Direct Link engine-frame fixing system adding overall stiffness and for the first time on a scooter, the vehicle’s geometrical set-up and height is completely adjustable.  With all the comfort and protection one would expect of a scooter, the Nexus has styling that speaks the language of motorcycling. The wheels – 15” in front and 14” at the rear - with radial wide-section tyres, a superb three-disk braking system with Brembo Oro calipers and instrumentation with  onboard computer completes the technical set-up of an astonishing scooter that offers unmatched riding pleasure and performance.

Power output of over 40 hp, avant-garde motorcycle-type features plus comfort and ease of use: meet the sportiest scooter ever to hit the maxi-scooter market.

The GT or Gran Turismo “maxi” scooters were the market phenomenon in the last few years.
Getting progressively more comfortable and powerful, these machines attracted new riders due to their high engine displacements. The scooter’s practicality and ease of use are now combined with the performance provided by engines over 400cc.

With the Nexus, the first Maxi Supersport, GT goes a step further and becomes Sport Gran Turismo. Putting the Gilera soul into a maxi scooter has produced the sportiest scooter ever to appear on the market. This unique 500cc  product was conceived for pure sensation and the pleasure of sport riding.

The Gilera Nexus is the result of a specific philosophy - cross-breeding the sport character of the Gilera brand with the scooter. It means taking freely from motorcycle technology without giving up the biggest advantage the scooter offers, which is its ease of use.
This has been the Gilera mindset since 1997, when the Runner revolutionized the scooter market with motorcycle-frame technology to maximize riding pleasure.
The Gilera Nexus takes this philosophy to the extreme. Every single technical and design aspect of the Nexus has one final objective - creating the sportiest, most powerful scooter that has ever existed, with performance at the absolute top of the scooter category. And, like any project that is well out of the ordinary, it required some completely unique, original technological ideas.

The Gilera Nexus can be summed up in a few numbers. 195-kg weight and near fifty-fifty distribution (48 per cent in front and 52 per cent at the rear), and 40 hp worth of power from a sophisticated electronic injection engine.

But it is the Nexus’ impressive range of technical solutions that says the most about this product, starting from its parts - the progressive Gilera «Power Drive» rear suspension that joins the “Direct Link” system, fixing engine to frame for increased overall rigidity. And, for the first time on a scooter, the rear-positioning angle is adjustable to the driver’s riding style.

Design
Sporty. That just about sums it up.
The Gilera Nexus introduces itself as the sportiest scooter that has ever been made. Offering all the comfort and protection expected of a maxi scooter, but also shows off a body that speaks of motorcycling influence.
The fairing clothes solid mechanicals while leaving speed muscles exposed.
The in-your-face frontal is recognisable by its trapezoidal headlamps and central air intake. Under the lamps, the fairing breaks into sharply angled lines directed towards the front wheel, with a strong overall impression of dynamism. Wind tunnel tests resulted in an optimal mix of aerodynamic penetration and high protection. The latter is additionally ensured by a windscreen adjustable to three different positions to adapt it to the rider’s height and provide for the most comfort.
The slim rear view mirrors, with direction indicators included, contribute to the overall lightness of the design.

The fairing goes on mid-vehicle with a step through leg area and a motorcycle-style fuel cap; its central area has elements in aluminium. The central tunnel has leg-warming hot air vents like the Runner to make riding in winter more comfortable.
The relatively ample shape of the front of the vehicle is opposed to the sleek tail unit that adds a light, sporty touch to the overall design and recalls the Nexus’ excellent weight distribution.
The seat, wide and comfortable for the passenger as well as the rider, induces an extremely natural riding position and increases the feeling of being in total control. The under-seat space can hold a full-face helmet and has a courtesy light and a power socket to recharge a mobile phone. The seat can be opened either by pressing a button on the inside of the steering column or by using the innovative remote control button on the ignition key.
More storage is available on the inside of the steering column - this is a handy feature no scooter rider will give up, even when riding a sport vehicle such as the Gilera Nexus.
The instrumentation, which lights up Gilera red, is fully featured. Besides the analogue speedometer and rev counter, the electronic display shows fuel level, cooling liquid temperature, battery charge, average and immediate consumption, range, partial and total mileage and average and maximum speeds reached. The rider can check the date and time and is provided with service schedule information. The rider chooses the functions of the on-board computer through a selector on the right handlebar with which he can go from one function to the next without needing to take his hand off the controls.
The Gilera Nexus is equipped with an anti-theft Immobiliser that prevents the scooter from starting if a key (even one that works mechanically) is not electronically recognised by the engine control system.

Suspension
It is the Nexus’ cycle parts that really set it apart from any other scooter.
Wanting to provide racing thrills and extraordinary manoeuvrability while keeping the vehicle safe and stable at high speeds, the Gilera technicians created a double cradle frame of steel tubes. This strong, rigid structure links to a telehydraulic Kayaba fork with 41-mm shafts and a 109-mm travel in front.
The rear cycle parts are absolutely revolutionary for a scooter.
Rather than use conrods and silent blocks as a scooter generally does, here the powerful single cylinder engine is fixed firmly on to the frame itself through the «Direct Link». This idea - made possible by the presence of a balancing counter shaft - adds stiffness to the entire system, turning the transmission cover into a real rear swingarm. Tucking the airbox into the frame reduces the number of non-suspended parts. The «Power Drive» shock absorber system is composed of a single gas shock absorber placed horizontally under the seat and linked to the cover-fork through a progressive excursion system made to measure for the Nexus.
The result is a progressive suspension that offers plush riding in the initial travel while getting progressively stiffer to control “diving” when the vehicle hits a bump.
The same system permits the vehicle’s geometrical set-up to be completely adjustable in various types of use. The reaction point has a patented length-altering switch as in sport bikes that lets the vehicle be personalised for type of use and rider preference.
The front wheel has a very sporty 15-inch aluminium alloy five-spoke wheel rim with a 120/70 tyre. The rear tyre is mounted on a 14-inch rim, otherwise identical to the front rim, and measures an imposing 160/60 offering plenty of grip for corners as well as straight line stability.
Gilera has chosen radial tyres for the Nexus’ first incarnation. This is a choice made for reasons of the best results in terms of steering and direction precision as well as comfort, not to mention that these tyres are longer lasting than bias tyres.
The braking system has been especially developed for the Nexus to make this exuberant vehicle as safe as possible.
Through the integral braking system, the left lever actions the right front disk and rear brake. The right lever manages front disc braking through a motorcycle-type caliper whose efficiency is emphasised by a larger-diameter twin piston setup.
In fact, while the Brembo floating caliper on the right disc has two 26-mm pistons, the left disk pistons are 28-mm in diameter. Both work on 260-mm diameter, 5-mm thick discs. The Brembo caliper with 34-mm opposed pistons at the rear works on a 240-mm disc.

Engine
MASTER 500, the injection motor that set worldwide standards for scooter engines, gets a power boost. With increased performance from the single-cylinder, four-valve, liquid-cooled propulsion and the limitation of vehicle weight to 195 kg, the Gilera Nexus has a brilliant power to weight ratio that favours top performance.
The latest, most powerful version of the MASTER, developed exclusively for the Nexus, is different from earlier ones because of a new airbox that finds its place in the central part of the frame to limit non-suspended parts and offer better weight distribution. The exhaust, clearly motorcycle-inspired, is also absolutely new. These new features, together with engine mapping, have boosted the Nexus’ power output to 40.12 bhp at 7,500 rpm and torque to 43 Nm at 5,500 rpm. All this power is fluidly managed by new pulleys in the CVT gear change to optimise pick-up while running remains smooth and elastic.
If the almost total absence of vibration as a result of using a sophisticated balancing countershaft is a feature of riding comfort, the aluminium transmission cover reduces noise to further ensure it. The cover also helps stiffen the rear suspension for precise sport riding.
With its electronic injection and two-way catalytic converter, Gilera Nexus slips easily past Euro 2 legislation standards.
As regards safety, the Gilera Nexus uses an electronic switch that shuts off the engine and the electric fuel pump in case of a fall.

Accessories
Who says sport riding and comfort aren’t compatible? The Gilera Nexus was born to give that opinion the lie. The sportiest scooter ever does not skimp on any of the comforts to which maxi scooter users have become accustomed.
Besides the under-seat space and storage behind the steering column, the Gilera Nexus offers an accessory top case that increases load capacity by 28 litres. With a lid painted in the same colour as the vehicle and a passenger backrest, the top case comes with its own fixing plate.
The Nexus’ load capacity is further increased by an elastic net that can be easily fixed on the passenger handles on the sides of the vehicle, as on a motorcycle.
The Gilera accessories range includes a new, exclusive anti-theft system. Easily installed using a plug-in system, this device is high-performance and low-cost and safeguards the electricals.
Gilera has also added a specific Nexus helmet to its range. Made of fibreglass, it is available in two combinations - graphics on Dragon Red or graphics on Ice Grey.
The hot air vents on the central part of the frame are an absolutely unique feature of the Gilera Nexus, and very useful when riding in winter as they draw hot air towards the rider. To maximise their efficiency, a Nexus-specific leg-cover canvas is available.

Colours
The four colours in which the Gilera Nexus appears on the market highlight its racy shape to perfection. They are metallic Excalibur Grey, Metallic yellow.

GILERA NEXUS: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine    Single cylinder MASTER 4 stroke
Displacement    460 cc
Bore    92 mm
Stroke    69 mm
Fuel    Unleaded
Compression ratio    10.5 : 1
Power     40.12 bhp at 7,500 rpm – 29.5 KW
Torque    43 Nm at 5,500 rpm
Balance    Rotating shaft
EMS (Electronic Management System)    alfa/N type with injection/ignition mapping
Fuel intake    Electronic injection system - Magneti Marelli IAV
Air intake     Butterfly valve with position sensor, stepper motor and air temperature sensor
Injector    Marelli Pico-injector, electronic injector with high impedance
Exhaust    Two-way catalytic converter
Intake    (SOHC), 4 valve
Ignition    Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection
Start    Electric
Lubrication    Wet sump
Cooling    Liquid
Gears    CVT with torque server
Clutch    Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs
Frame    Double cradle, high-tensile steel tubes
Front suspension    Kayaba telehydraulic fork, Ø 41 mm shafts
Rear suspension    Progressive POWER DRIVE, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload
Braking system    Integral: left brake lever simultaneously actions rear disk and front right disk; right brake lever actions only front left disk (which has larger-diameter pistons)
Front brake    Stainless steel double disk, Ø 260 mm, with floating caliper and two Brembo pistons Ø 28 mm front left and two Brembo pistons Ø 26 mm front right
Rear brake    Stainless steel disk, Ø 240 mm, fixed caliper, two Ø 34 mm opposed pistons
Front wheel rim    Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50×15”
Rear wheel rim    Die-cast aluminium alloy, 4.50×14”
Front tyre    Radial tubeless, 120/70-15”
Rear tyre    Radial tubeless, 160/60-14”
Length    2,090 mm
Width    765 mm
Wheelbase    1.515 mm
Seat height    780 mm
Dry weight    195 kg
Fuel tank    15 litres
Underseat space    Contains one full-face helmet and various objects; more storage behind the steering column
Speed    162 Km/h
Acceleration

100 m 6.6 sec

200 m 10 sec

400 m 15.7 sec

Emissions    Meets all chapters of European Multidirective (Euro 2 )

The MP3 400 now in Manila!  State-of-the-art Technology now available locally.  Boasting of a 400cc powerplant with 2 wheels in front!  Wow!!!!

The Piaggio MP3, the three-wheel scooter that recently revolutionised personal transport by redefining the entire concept of ride stability, has grown to a 400cc displacement to offer unprecedented performance and safety. Fun, nimble and nervy, the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. handles curvetaking with extraordinary safety and road holding that only the MP3 can manage, while providing all the power and distance range of a real touring scooter.

The Piaggio MP3 has upped its engine capacity to offer even zippier performance together with a safe, fun ride.
The new Master 400 engine (Multi-Valve Advanced Super Torque Engine Range) — a 4 stroke, 4 valve unit with liquid cooling and electronic injection, provides a 34 hp power output at 7,500 rpm and torque of 37 Nm at 5,000 rpm.

These performance figures translate into smooth, full power output at any engine speed, with response and acceleration at the top of the category. This makes it possible for the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. to handle all kinds of riding, from town traffic to city bypass roads and tougher out-of-town roads in total comfort and safety even when riding with a passenger and a full load. Extra power and full-bodied torque become available at low engine rpm and are in fact crucial at critical moments like overtaking, when the Master 400 i.e. engine’s acceleration and throttle response together with the exceptional stability of the two-wheel front suspension let the rider pull away fast and safely.

The Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. is truly an all-round scooter. On town riders, the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. handles cobblestones, tram tracks and irregular roads with the greatest of ease and stays stable and safe on wet roads as well. The exceptionally large underseat storage bay (which holds two full-face helmets), the wraparound protection of the wide front shield and excellent cruising speed the new engine offers make this the ideal vehicle for long-distance as well as tougher rides.

The new 400cc engine also adds substantial advantages as regards the running gear: the use of the new engine and a 14” rear wheel with a 140/70 tyre on the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. has increased the wheelbase by a good 65 mm.

The result is impeccable stability when leaning into fast curves or when braking thanks to the longer rear end, increased rear wheel contact surface and outstanding road grip provided by the innovative parallelogram front suspension built to an original Piaggio design. Its tilt mechanism is composed of four cast aluminium arms, with four hinges fixed to the central tube and two guide tubes on either side of the parallelogram, connected to the arms via suspension pins and ball bearings.
Comfortable and innovative with exceptional performance, the Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. will seduce novice riders as well as seasoned motorcyclists, as it combines enjoyment and ease of use with unprecedented safety.

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PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e.: Technical specifications

Engine    4-stroke, single cylinder 4-valve Piaggio MASTER with electronic injection, catalysed
Displacement    398.9 cc
Bore    85.8 mm
Stroke    69 mm
Fuel    Unleaded
Compression ratio    10.5:1
Max power at crankshaft     34 hp (25 Kw) at 7,500 rpm
Max torque     37 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Cooling    Liquid
Gearbox    Twist-and-go automatic
Ignition    Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing
Starter    Electric freewheel with torque limiter
Frame    Twin cradle made of high-strength steel tubes
Front suspension    Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension. Travel: 85 mm
Rear suspension    Two dual effect hydraulic shocks, four-position spring preload. Travel: 110 mm
Front brakes    Two Ø 240 mm stainless steel disks, floating caliper with two pistons, Ø 30 mm
Rear brake    Ø 240 mm stainless steel disk, large-piston floating caliper, Ø 30 mm
Front wheel rims    Die-cast aluminium alloy, 12″ x 3.00
Rear wheel rim    Die-cast aluminium alloy, 14″ x 4.50
Front tyres    Tubeless 120/70-12” 51S
Rear tyre    Tubeless 140/70-14” 68S
Length/Width    2,190 mm/ 745 mm
Wheelbase    1,550 mm
Seat height    790 mm
Dry weight    238 kg
Fuel tank capacity    12 litres (includes 1.8 litres reserve)
Max speed    148 km/h
Emissions    Euro3

GILERA RUNNER ST200 Sport Tourer

Celebrating 10 years of production, the seductive and fun to ride Gilera Runner range has been completely renewed.  The Runner ST 200 is powered by liquid cooled, four valve, four stroke engine. This exuberant engine is just one of the ingredients of the new Runner, “the scooter that thinks it’s a bike”!

Boasting of sales over 360,000 units since 1997 are conclusive proof of the tremendous success achieved by the Gilera Runner in the sports scooter market. With so much in the way of design, technology, and components taken from the world of motorcycles, the Runner delivers big bike riding thrills with all the practical convenience of a scooter.

Gilera Runner: half bike, half scooter
Just a few words are enough to sum up the character of the Gilera Runner. A streamlined and aggressive line with a real racing look;  liquid cooled; with excellent rolling chassis is characterised by its light weight and rigidity, a 14” front wheel, and brakes at the very top of the category. These are the characteristics that make the Gilera Runner truly unique, the sports scooter “par excellence”, half bike - half scooter.

The aesthetic qualities of the Gilera Runner interpret the concept of a “scooter with a bike inside” to the full. The dynamic effect of the volumes is highlighted by the distribution of the same, which hails to current trends in the world of racing bikes. The “well-equipped” front of the Gilera Runner is set off by the uncluttered rear, to emphasize a sporty riding position, and excellent control on the road. The front gives the scooter a strong, aggressive look, while the rear exalts its manoeuvrability.

RUNNER ST

The versions of the Runner with number plates are completely new. There are new components that gives you a  new riding experience, brilliant and typically Gilera. The leg shield on the Runner ST has been totally redesigned to improve the ergonomics, sports a modern aerodynamic deflectors in the same colour as the plastic, which also offers total protection. The Runner has been designed to improve your riding experience in every possible scenario, that is why the ST version – the 200 cc model – has a higher, tinted windshield which, while created with the intention of protecting the rider, still hails the typical Gilera sporting style.

The Runner ST is characterised by a series of details that combine the sporting image of the Runner range with a distinct elegance and sobriety.  Thanks for the new colour and style: the front side panels are painted to match the rest of the bodywork, the plastic parts of the lower fairing are black like the passenger foot pegs and the lateral side panels are pigmented black. The side panels under the rear of the Runner ST, are the same colour as the rest of the vehicle. The black painted luggage rack plate, is ready to take the top box and integrates with the pillion handles.

Improvements have been made to bring out the full-blown and fully-grown nature of the new Runner ST: the new rear-view mirrors are elongated with an elegant elliptical form and make the front of the vehicle visibly lighter. The instrumentation on the ST, an analog/digital mix, is sober but captivating: the analog rev counter has a black dial and silver trim around the circumference with stylized numbers and white reference marks. It is backlit by red LEDs. The digital instrumentation is backlit red and includes speedometer, odometer, trip counter, petrol level, radiator temperature and clock. A series of luminous indicators also shows the following: petrol reserve, indicators flashing, high beam, engine oil level.

The rolling chassis

The impressive and sporting lines of the Gilera Runner hide a frame that is superior to those currently used on sports scooters.
The frame is a double cradle made of high-resistance tubular steel with cold-pressed steel plate reinforcement, following a completely new constructional concept in the search for the maximum torsional rigidity and the greatest ability to absorb stress.  The result is a precise and dynamic behaviour with the frame easily laying down all the power produced by the engine.

The design of the Runner’s frame has a decisive influence on the general aesthetics of the vehicle as far as the central tunnel goes, which right from the very first 1997 version has been one of the distinctive features of the Runner and the mark of a no-compromise project aiming at excellence in terms of performance. This particular configuration of the frame gives the rider a feeling with the vehicle that can’t be found on traditional scooters, and the rider can “feel” the behaviour of the rolling chassis through their legs.

The design of the frame makes it possible to lower the centre of gravity –fuel tank is also housed under the central tunnel –making weight masses centralized to obtain the very best handling, precision and stability on the road.  The suspension has also been designed on the basis of the Runner design philosophy to excel in performance. The 200 version is equipped with 35 mm “traditional forks” and have double hydraulic dampers with adjustable spring preload.

The Gilera Runner have big wheels. The new rims, made of light alloy which gives maximum rigidity and light weight are of a six-spoke sport design, with a 14” wheel at the front and a 13” at the rear fitted with a 120/70 tyre on the front, and up to a 140/60 on the rear.
These sizes are found on a real sports bike which guarantee excellent stability and cornering limits unequalled in the world of scooters which means total control of the vehicle.
In the sport riding style of the Runner, the braking system plays a very important role. The thrill of braking hard into a curve and reaching breathtaking stopping distances and maximum safety on the road, are guaranteed by the two disc brakes (240 mm front and 220 mm rear) and a floating front twin-piston caliper.

The engine

The supersports Gilera comes with 200 cc –brilliant and high-tech, liquid cooled engine.  This engine gives you top performance and make the new Gilera a real “green light and go” bike.

The new Runner ST 200, with the powerful and high-tech 200 cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled 4-valve engine, is mainly intended for riders who are looking for a sporty, thrilling ride from a scooter. Producing 19 HP at the crank and 17 Nm of torque, the Runner ST 200 is sure to thrill sports riders on motorways and circuit roads which makes it a brilliant solution to the problems of mobility in the modern metropolitan environment, in full respect of the environment.

Colour & availability

The Runner ST200 scooter is available in Ambition Grey and in limited quantity

Accessories

The intrinsic functionality and safety of the Runner can be improved even further with the rich range of accessories, which gives you the chance to add your own personal custom touch to the new Gilera supersports:

- Oversize windshield
- Electronic alarm
- Mechanical antitheft device
- Dedicated full-face helmet.
- Rear 28-litre top box

RUNNER ST 200cc – Technical Specifications

ENGINE

Type    Single cylinder Piaggio Leader 4-stroke, with secondary air system and catalytic converter
Displacement    198 cc.
Bore / Stroke    72/48.6 mm
Max power at crankshaft    19 HP (14 Kw) / 8,750 rpm
Max. torque     1.75 kgm (17Nm) / 7,250 rpm
Fuel    Unleaded petrol
Valve gear    Single overhead cam (S.O.H.C.), 4 valves
Ignition    Electronic capacitive discharge ignition (CDI) with variable advance
Cooling    Liquid cooled
Lubrication    Wet sump
Starting    Electric (Bendix type) with automatic decompressor and automatic choke
Gearbox    Twist-and-go CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with torque assistance
Clutch    Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with damping blocks

VEHICLE

Frame    Double cradle closed in steel tubes, with cold-pressed sheet steel reinforcement
Front suspension    35 mm telescopic hydraulic fork, (wheel travel – 85 mm)
Rear suspension    Engine unit acting as single swinging arm, with two hydraulic shock absorbers
Front brake    ø 240 mm disc, with double ø 25 mm piston floating caliper
Rear brake    ø 220 mm disc, with single ø 30 mm piston caliper
Front tyre    Tubeless 120/70 - 14”
Rear tyre    Tubeless 140/60 - 13”

DIMENSIONS

Length/ Width    1,840 mm/750 mm
Wheelbase     1,340 mm
Seat height     815 mm
Fuel tank capacity     8.7 litres (includes 1.7 litres reserve)
Weight    132 kg
Top speed    Approximately 120 kph
Acceleration - 30m    4.2 sec.
Homologation    Euro 3

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