Gilera 500 Racer SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Motorcycle: Gilera 500 Four-cylinder
Manufacturer:Moto Gilera, Arcore Type:Racing Year:1957
Engine: four-in-line mounted transversely and inclined forward; 500 c.c, double
o.h.c; drive to camshafts by gear train between inner cylinders.
Cooling: Air
Transmission: gear primary drive to unit construction five-speed gearbox; chain
final drive.
Power: 70 h.p. at 10,500 r.p.m.
Maximum speed: Over 160 m.p.h. (with bell fairing)
Chassis: Double cradle, continuous, tubular. Front and rear, telescopic
suspension
Brakes: Front and rear, central drum, double cam
Ignition: Lucas magneto.
Frame: duplex cradle with swinging-fork rear suspension.
Forks: hydraulically damped telescopic.
