| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Gilera |
| Model Name | Nexus 500 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Category(class) | Scooter |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 460 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø92.0 mm x 69.0 mm (Ø3.62 inches x 2.72 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.33 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Timing System | SOHC |
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Carburettor |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection |
| Starter System | Electric |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Exhaust System | Two-way catalytic converter |
| Powertrain |
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| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge type |
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Belt |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Front Suspension | Kayaba telehydraulic fork |
| Front Suspension Travel | 41 mm (1.61 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Double disc |
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø260 mm (Ø10.24 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø240 mm (Ø9.45 inches) |
| Front Tire | 120/70-15 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-14 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2090 mm (82.28 inches) |
| Seat Height | 780 mm (30.71 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1515 mm (59.65 inches) |
| Dry Weight | 101.0 kg (223 lb) |
| Curb Weight | 216.0 kg (476 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Max Power | 40.12 HP (29.3 kW) |
| Max Torque | 43.00 Nm (31.62 ft*lbs) at 5500 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.19 Hp/Kg |
| Top Speed | - |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
