| model: Gilera GP800 engine: 839cc | ||
| This is the Worlds fastest scooter, top speed in excess of 125mph! Gilera GP800 "with a 0-100mph time of 10 seconds, it's enough to give you the edge over most cars at the lights and provides performance that is unprecedented in the scootering world." New Gilera GP 800 839 cc, 90° V twin, 4 valves per cylinder, 75 HP. Nothing like the
Gilera GP 800 has ever been seen before. Far more than a scooter, the
GP 800 is a totally new species.
The Gilera GP 800 is born to amaze. The Gilera GP 800 is designed for the rider who wants all the practicality of a scooter but longs for the sort of performance and emotions that until now only a motorcycle could hope to deliver. Even urban commuting becomes a whole new, thrilling and satisfying experience. The Gilera GP 800 boasts the unbeatable usability of a scooter, thanks to elegant, stylish and classical sporting lines, great manoeuvrability, automatic CVT transmission with plenty of engine braking, perfect ergonomics and the carrying capacity of the classic under-seat storage compartment. But the destiny of the Gilera GP 800 is sure to be determined by its
unique performance. Power, top speed, and acceleration are all unprecedented,
so it’s only natural to look beyond the city for satisfaction. The
Gilera GP 800’s advanced engine and chassis really show their mettle
on country roads, opening up new horizons for medium and long range touring.
On the open road, the excellent protection afforded by the leg shield
and electrically adjustable windshield deliver unrivalled comfort for
rider and passenger. Everything about the Gilera GP 800 has been designed, developed and made
to rule the road. Each individual stylistic choice and technical solution
speaks of a revolutionary machine, conceived around the first ever 90°
V twin scooter engine, and designed to dominate the world of scooters.
The new 839.3 cc engine features liquid cooling, Magneti Marelli electronic
fuel injection, a single cam, 4 valves per cylinder and twin spark ignition.
It develops a mighty 75 bhp at the crank with a torque of 76.4 Nm, 95%
of which is already available at 3,500 rpm. These specifications are totally
unique in the scooter world. On the road they translate into an extraordinary
reserve of constantly available power and a uniquely smooth ride. Thanks
to CVT (continuously variable transmission) with engine braking effect,
urban commuting is effortless and relaxing, with the ideal ratio automatically
selected. But when the road leaves the town and opens up, the GP 800’s
V twin engine really comes into its own, placing Gilera’s flagship
scooter in a class of its own. The amazing performance of the GP 800’s V twin engine have been achieved in full respect of the environment. Emissions have been minimised by an advanced closed loop injection system with Lambda oxygen sensor and an exhaust with three-way catalytic converter. Fully integrated control of the electronic ignition system also ensures that the GP 800 conforms to strict Euro 3 standards. The new twin cylinder power plant has been designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Pontedera, the historical home of Piaggio and one of the world’s most advanced engine development and production centres. This engine is born from the challenge that the Piaggio Group has taken on: to offer an ever more sophisticated customer a product that guarantees performance, reliability and safety while also leading the field in respect for the environment.
The Gilera GP 800’s double cradle frame has been designed around the engine to embrace it and convert its exuberant power into rigorous, precision control. The frame is made from a tubular steel trellis with steel reinforcement and strengthening plates. Excellent torsional and flexural rigidity has been built in at all stages of the development and road testing process, to deliver an amazing sense of control. The Gilera GP 800 corners like a sports motorcycle, reaching angles of lean of 45° while still delivering neutral handling and amazing road holding. The GP 800 holds the most precise lines through fast bends, obeying rider input at all times without ever exceeding performance limits. Absolute control is the result. The generous power of the GP 800’s engine demands a superbly rigid chassis. Simulations and road tests have demonstrated that the GP 800 has a coefficient of stability at full power similar to a motorcycle (1 rad/sec) and almost twice as high as a conventional scooter. The swingarm catches your eye as soon as you see the GP 800. This impressive
component symbolises how the Piaggio Group has drawn on its experience
in motorcycle design in developing the amazing GP 800. The swingarm is
in cast aluminium and is secured directly to the side plates of the frame.
It is damped by suspension linkages that are dominated by a horizontally
mounted, lateral hydraulic monoshock, adjustable to seven different preload
settings. Reduced unsuspended mass and a generous 133 mm of rear wheel
travel ensure excellent suspension performance. The hollow five spoke wheels, 16” at the front and 15” at the rear, are manufactured from aluminium alloy in a lost core, gravity casting process to minimise unsuspended mass and guarantee motorcycle-type precision handling. Overall performance is also helped by standard equipment radial tyres, 120/70 at the front and 160/60 at the rear. The braking system incorporates Brembo Gold double piston floating calipers and two semi-floating 300 mm steel discs at the front. At the rear, a floating caliper with two opposed pistons brakes a 280 mm steel disc. Metal braided brake hoses and adjustable, 4-position brake levers are further testimony to the GP 800’s cutting edge braking system. The GP 800 is even equipped with a parking brake operated by a practical lever on the right of the leg shield.
The Gilera GP 800 is made to amaze even when stationary, exhibiting as
it does abundant power, unrivalled technology, and technical and stylistic
solutions that are designed for looks as well as functionality. The GP 800 reveals its exclusive style in the care and attention lavished on every little detail, in the very best Italian traditions. Nothing is left to chance: the pressed aluminium handlebars feature a prestigious sporting design; the passenger footrests fold away; the seat is upholstered in top quality materials, and the limited step between the rider and passenger sections improves comfort and control when riding two up. The storage compartment under the seat is easily big enough to hold a full face helmet. The GP 800’s dashboard, which combines analog and digital instruments,
is generous and elegant, as a scooter of this class demands. The easy
to read, classical rev counter and speedometer are accompanied by a fuel
gauge. The LCD display incorporates an odometer, two trip counters and
a clock, and displays outside temperature, distance travelled on reserve,
a service indicator and an engine coolant temperature gauge. Information
on the LCD display can be selected quickly and easily from a mode button
behind the right hand control block. In full respect of Gilera’s racing traditions, the GP 800 comes in a choice of sporting colour schemes. The Graphite Black and Emotion Red finishes (both metallic) enhance the aggressive looks of the Gilera GP 800.
Your Gilera GP 800 can become even more functional with a range of dedicated
accessories: Engine type: four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 90° V twin, 4 valves per
cylinder |