Gilera Runner Pure Jet

2006 Gilera Runner SP, VX125, VXR200, Pure Jet and Racing Replica

All Runner versions come equipped with powerful disk brakes, liquid-cooled engine and sporty paintwork, features that make Runner a performance scooter which brings you the thrills of the racetrack. Runner is both 50 and over 50 cc.

Runner 50 is available in SP version (liquid cooled) and Purejet (injection). Runner over 50 is available in two versions as well: Runner VX 125 and Runner VXR 200: performance, technology and low fuel consumption with L.E.A.D.E.R 125 and 200 liquid cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve engine.

Runner SP 50;

The Runner’s sporting good looks promise top performance and that’s a promise the Runner certainly delivers. Tough frame, burning acceleration, breathtaking pick-ups all caught in colours that give you the right look, the look of the winner.

Runner VX 125;

The new Runner with a heart of cutting-edge technology: liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve engine boosting performance and reliability. New suspension with 35mm hydraulic front fork and twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear. Anti-theft immobiliser as standard equipment.

This Runner sets the targets for others even higher.

RUNNER VXR 200;

Rapidly acquiring a band of dedicated fans, the Runner VXR delivers full-on speed and power with all the advantages of a 4-stroke engine. The VXR features the 200cc 4-stroke engine offering more power at 21bhp. So if you want to turn the journey to work into the ride of your life, you know exactly what to do.

Runner Pure Jet;

The racing spirit.

Runner PUREJet 50 is equipped with a new powerful, economical and technologically advanced engine. The Gilera Runner PUREJet already meets Euro2 emissions legislation and, with its electronically controlled direct injection, is an environmentally friendly 50cc sport scooter that retains the performance associated with two stroke engines whilst reducing emissions by up to 80 per cent. New Racing Replica graphics have also been added to distinguish this groundbreaking model.

Technical Specification – Runner SP 50;

Engine – Single cylinder 2 stroke

Displacement – 49,3 cc

Bore – 40 mm

Stroke – 39,3 mm

Fuel – Unleaded

Induction – VReed valve in crankcase

Injection – Electronic CDI

Start – Electric and kick starter

Lubrication – Separate with automatic mixer

Cooling – Liquid

Gear change – Automatic CVT with torque server

Clutch – Automatic centrifuge type

Frame – Cradled in welded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements

Front suspension – Fork with upside down shafts with double effect hydraulic damper

Rear suspension – Hydraulic single damper, co-axial helicoidal spring

Front brake – Hydraulic with � 220 mm stainless steel disc

Rear brake – Hydraulic with � 175 mm stainless steel disc

Front wheel rim – Die-cast aluminium alloy 3.50×12

Rear wheel rim – Die-cast aluminium alloy 3.50×12

Front tyre – Tubeless 120/70-12

Rear tyre – Tubeless 120/70-12

Length – 1.830 mm

Width – 715 mm

Wheelbase – 1.290 mm

Saddle height – 815 mm

Dry weight – 89 kg

Fuel tank capacity – 12 litres

Oil tank capacity – 1,6 litres

Max. speed – According to norms

Emissions – The catalyzed version respects the European Multidirective 97/24 EC chapter 5 (Euro1)

Technical Specification – Runner VX 125;

Engine – Single cylinder 4 stroke

Displacement – 124 cc

Bore – 57 mm

Stroke – 48,6 mm

Fuel – Unleaded

Induction – Four Valve Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC)

Distribution – Electronic capacitive (CDI) with variable timing (10� – 32�)

Injection – Electric

Start – Wet sump lubrication

Lubrication – Liquid

Cooling – Automatic CVT with torque server

Gear change – Automatic dry centrifuge type

Clutch – Cradled in steel tubes with pressed steel

Frame – Reinforcements

Front suspension – Telescopic fork with � 35 mm

Rear suspension – Two dual effect hydraulic dampers, helicoidal spring adjustable to four positions

Front brake – � 220 mm stainless steel floating disc with dual piston calliper

Rear brake – � 220 mm stainless steel disc, calliper with two opposed pistons

Front wheel rim – Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50×12

Rear wheel rim – Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50×12

Front tyre – Tubeless 120/70-12

Rear tyre – Tubeless 130/70-12

Length – 1.900 mm

Width – 750 mm

Wheelbase – 1.340 mm

Saddle height – 820 mm

Dry weight – 119 kg

Fuel tank capacity – 12 litres

Max. power (non kat version) – 15 cv/9.700 rpm

Max. speed – 108 km/h

Consumption – 28 Km/litre (ECE cycle 40)

Emissions – Respects the European Multidirective 97/24

Noise emissions – EC chapter 5 (Euro1)

Technical Specification – RUNNER VXR 200;

Engine – Single cylinder 4 stroke, 4 valve

Cooling – liquid

Displacement – 198 cc

Bore – 72 mm

Stroke – 48,6 mm

Fuel – Unleaded

Induction – Four Valve Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC)

Start – Electric

Frame – Cradled in steel tubes with pressed steel

Front suspension – Telescopic fork with � 35 mm

Rear suspension – Two dual effect hydraulic dampers, helicoidal spring adjustable to four positions

Front brake – � 220 mm stainless steel floating disc with dual piston calliper

Rear brake – � 220 mm stainless steel disc, calliper with two opposed pistons

Length – 1.855 mm

Width – 740 mm

Wheelbase – 1.340 mm

Saddle height – 855 mm

Dry weight – 123 kg

Fuel tank capacity – 12,2 litres

Consumption – 24 Km/litre

Technical Specification – Runner Pure Jet;

Gilera Runner Pure Jet
Gilera Runner Pure Jet

Displacement – 49.4 cc

Cylinders – 1

Bore – 40 mm

Stroke – 39,3 mm

Fuel – Unleaded petrol min. 95 N.O.R.

Induction – Electronically controlled direct injection

Ignition – Inductive

Starter – Electric (Bendix)

Lubrication – Automatic

Cooling – Liquid

Clutch – Dry automatic centrifugal type (Twist and Go)

Front suspension – Telescopic with � 30mm upside-down legs

Rear suspension – Single hydraulic damper adjustable to 4-positions

Front brake – � 220 mm disc, floating 25 mm dual piston calliper

Rear brake – � 175-mm disc, 28-mm calliper with dual opposed pistons

Wheel rims – Die cast aluminium alloy, 3.5×12

Front tyre – Tubeless 120/70-12

Rear tyre – Tubeless 130/70-12

Length – 1,800 mm

Width – 720 mm

Wheelbase – 1.290 mm

Running weight – 106 kg

Fuel tank lt – 11.0 (of which 3.1 reserve)

Oil tank lt – 1,7

Emissions – Euro 2: meets European Directive 97/24, chapters 5 and 9, on air and noise pollution

Technical Specification – Runner Racing Replica;

Displacement – 49.4 cc

Cylinders – 1

Bore – 40 mm

Stroke – 39,3 mm

Fuel – Unleaded

Induction – Electronically controlled direct injection

Ignition – Inductive

Starter – Electric (Bendix)

Lubrication – Automatic

Cooling – Liquid

Clutch – Dry automatic centrifugal type (Twist and Go)

Front suspension – Telescopic with � 30mm upside-down legs

Rear suspension – Single hydraulic damper adjustable to 4-positions

Front brake – � 220 mm disc, floating 25 mm dual piston calliper

Rear brake – � 175-mm disc, 28-mm calliper with dual opposed pistons

Wheel rims – Die cast aluminium alloy, 3.5×12

Front tyre – Tubeless 120/70-12

Rear tyre – Tubeless 130/70-12

Length – 1,800 mm

Width – 720 mm

Wheelbase – 1.290 mm

Running weight – 106 kg

Fuel tank lt – 11.0 (of which 3.1 reserve)

Oil tank lt – 1,7

Emissions – Euro 2: meets European Directive 97/24, chapters 5 and 9, on air and noise pollution

Gilera Runner Pure Jet
Gilera Runner Pure Jet
Gilera Runner Pure Jet


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