Scooter Gilera Fuoco 500: innovation embodied in life

Passion, adventure and innovation have always been the motto of Gilera. In the sports maxi scooter Gilera Fuoco 500 all this is erected to perfection. This model features an expressive, slightly even futuristic design. Two front wheels, a revolutionary parallelogram front suspension and a dual spark ignition system make Fuoco a colorful and efficient vehicle for fast, comfortable and safe driving both on asphalt roads and cross country.

Appearance of interest

Appearance scooter is largely innovative. Many owners of this maxi scooter often note a great interest in the Gilera Fuoco 500. The photo next to this unusual model has already a considerable number of just passers-by. This is not surprising. The presence of two front wheels, forms that express strength, character and hidden power, distinguish this scooter among other analogues. Above the front wheels is a bumper of steel pipes with metal mesh inserts, which give the scooter solidity. Sportsiness is given by the chromeplated metal inserts and black ten-spoke rims. A block of five headlights, in addition to an attractive appearance, has sufficient efficiency. Two large main headlights are made in off-road style with impact-resistant coating. The fairing assumes reliable protection without damage to the aerodynamics.

Technological innovations

The main highlight of the Gilera Fuoco 500 is the original three-wheel system and an independent front suspension. According to the idea of Italian engineers, two front 12-inch wheels provide the scooter with better stability and maneuverability. This allows the scooter body to move like on rails under different road conditions and tilt angles. The type of the front suspension is independent parallelogram. This innovation provides an incredible angle of the scooter, when turning, you can touch the ground with a step. At the same time, at zero speed, the suspension keeps the scooter in an upright position, which allows you not to make an additional stop with your feet, for example, at a traffic light.

Incredibly stable

Scooter Gilera Fuoco 500 thanks to the two front wheels has an extraordinary stability and braking dynamics. Two wheels in combination with an independent suspension provide constant contact with the road, even when cornering at an acute angle. Not scary Gilera Fuoco 500 even slippery asphalt or wet road markings. When you hit an obstacle with only one of the front wheels, the scooter will not even notice it. Optimum stabilization also provides a larger 14-inch rear wheel and a 110 mm suspension stroke. All these factors provide a comfortable ride not only on the asphalt, but also on the primer or grass, even on ordinary road rubber.

Another technical refinement of the front suspension is an electronically-hydraulic tilt-lock system. With its help, if necessary, you can fix the scooter in any position, as in the vertical, and in any other. The maximum angle of inclination is 40 degrees. This is enough for almost any maneuver. Thanks to the three-wheel system Fuoco does not need a side step for parking, it is enough to lock it with the locking system in the upright position. For parking under the slope there is a manual locking of the rear wheel, in the common people - a handbrake.

Effective braking - security pledge

Separate attention deserves the braking system of the maxi-scooter. Fast and efficient braking is achieved with 240 mm brake discs installed on each of the wheels. Front caliper - single-piston, rear wheel uses a two-piston caliper. The reliability of the system is provided by reinforced brake hoses. The remarkable work of the Gilera Fuoco 500 brakes is in stability. Even with intensive braking with locking of all wheels, the device remains in a vertical position. This is a very significant plus to safety, especially for vehicles of this class.

Gilera Fuoco 500: specifications

In technical terms, this Italian maxi scooter has excellent performance. Inside the frame of the steel pipe is a powerful and reliable Twin Spark Master Piaggio engine - 4-valve, 4-stroke power unit with electronic injection and liquid cooling. The volume of the renewed Master engine was increased to 492 cm, which allows a maximum output of 40 hp. At 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of more than 42 Nm at 5500 rpm. The introduction of the Twin Spark system (the use of two spark plugs per cylinder) made it possible to optimize combustion inside the cylinder, to reduce noise and exhaust emissions. The result of all updates is a smooth, high-performance engine, very quick at low and medium revs. The renewed power unit accelerates the Gilera Fuoco 500 to a top speed of 145 km / h with full Euro 3 compliance thanks to the closed injection circuit and catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe. The volume of the fuel tank is 12 liters.