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Driving report Gilera Fuoco 500

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The name given in the slogan for old steam locomotives goes well with the latest model from Gilera, the Fuoco 500. And there are also visually similarities, the front of the “fiery” 500 fluctuates somewhere between a quad and the old one with a bullbar Steam horse.

Conceptually, the Gilera tricycle is based on the MP3 from Piaggio. The drive has been completely redesigned for use in the Fuoco and now has sufficient pressure in the boiler with 493 instead of the previous 460 cm3. The main goal of the revision, however, was a rich torque curve, which is why the performance has remained almost the same. The elaborate murder wheel construction with the two single-sided swing arms coupled by a clever mechanism is identical to that of the MP3. The tightly tuned chassis easily handles the 38 hp.

Like a normal single-track vehicle, this tricycle circles corners in an inclined position and would fall over if the pilot did not put his feet on the ground. If this is too uncomfortable for you, you can use a switch in the cockpit to block the ability to twist the two front wheels at a sufficiently low speed, whereupon the Fuoco 500 remains in the vertical position. Even newbies to tricycles can leave their feet on the step by the second traffic light at the latest ?? that’s how simple it works. When you drive off, the blockage is always released automatically.

When driving, the Fuoco does not steer as sluggishly and doughily as the MP3 at low speed. Although he cannot deny that there are a lot of moving parts and therefore weight in motion on the forehand. The protruding mechanics naturally require space, which is why foot and leg space are limited.

Otherwise it can be endured on the vehicle. The bench offers sufficient comfort, the helmet compartment underneath is surprisingly voluminous, and there is a sturdy luggage rack for cargo. The cockpit is clear and informative, and the windshield is low enough not to make too much noise. In contrast to the drive. Loud Gilera placed great emphasis on a sonorous exhaust sound, which was achieved without a doubt.

Since you definitely stand out on the streets with a tricycle, especially with the unconventionally styled Fuoco, the 500 could mutate into a stroll. Who likes it: It will be available from dealers from the end of May for around 7600 euros.

Technical data Gilera Fuoco 500

Engine: water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Mo-
gate, an overhead, chain-driven camshaft, four valves, double ignition, electronic injection, Ø 38 mm, regulated catalytic converter, centrifugal clutch and variator.
Bore x stroke 94.0 x 71.0 mm
Cubic capacity 493 cm3
Compression ratio 10.5: 1
Rated output 28.1 kW (38 hp) at 7250 rpm
Max. Torque 42 Nm at 5500 rpm

Chassis: tubular steel frame, parallelogram with aluminum wishbones and two pushed short swing arms, spring travel 85 mm, drive unit swing arm with two spring struts, spring travel 110 mm, two front disc brakes, Ø 240 mm, two-piston fixed calipers, rear disc brake, Ø 280 mm, double-piston floating caliper.
Tires 120 / 70-12; 140 / 70-14

Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1550 mm, seat height 785 mm, weight with a full tank approx. 260 kg, tank capacity 12 liters.

Two year guarantee
Colors red / gray, black
Price including ancillary costs around 7600 euros

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