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Gilera RC 600 R

General moped information

ModelGilera RC 600 R
Year1993
CategoryEnduro / offroad
Rating67.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power54.50 HP (39.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Top speed167.0 km/h (103.8 mph)
Fuel systemCarburettor. 2 Teikei 30mm, one constant speed
Fuel controlDOHC
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed
Fuel consumption8.00 litres/100 km (12.5 km/l or 29.40 mpg)
Greenhouse gases185.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre dimensions90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions120/90-18
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Rear brakes diameter220 mm (8.7 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight138.0 kg (304.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.3949 HP/kg
Seat height920 mm (36.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Overall length2,200 mm (86.6 inches)
Overall width920 mm (36.2 inches)
Fuel capacity12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity1.00 litres (0.26 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric & kick
CommentsTakasago Excel rings
Modifications compared to previous modelThis is the R model, with electric starter with automatic decompression.
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