Passion, adventure and innovation have always been the motto of Gilera. With the Gilera Fuoco 500 Sport Maxi Scooter, all of this is perfected. This model has an expressive, slightly even futuristic design. Two front wheels, a revolutionary parallelogram type front suspension and a double spark ignition system make Fuoco a colorful and efficient vehicle for fast, comfortable and safe driving both on paved roads and on rough terrain.
Interesting appearance
The appearance of the 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 already has a considerable number of passers-by. No wonder. The presence of two front wheels, forms expressing strength, character and hidden power, distinguish this scooter from other analogues. Above the front wheels there is a bumper made of steel pipes with metal mesh inserts that give the scooter solidity. Sportiness is given by chrome metal inserts and black ten-spoke wheels. 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 shockproof coating. Fairing involves reliable protection without compromising aerodynamics.
Technological innovations
The main highlight of the Gilera Fuoco 500 is the original tricycle system and independent front suspension. As conceived by Italian engineers, two of the front 12-inch wheels provide the scooter with better stability and maneuverability. This allows the body of the scooter to move like on rails under different road conditions and tilt angles. The type of front suspension is independent parallelogram. This innovation provides an incredible angle of inclination of the scooter, when turning you can touch the ground with a footrest. At the same time, at zero speed, the suspension holds the scooter in an upright position, which eliminates the need for additional emphasis, for example, at a traffic light.
Incredibly stable
Thanks to its two front wheels, the Gilera Fuoco 500 scooter has extraordinary stability and braking dynamics. Two wheels in combination with independent suspension provide constant contact with the road even when cornering. Not afraid of the Gilera Fuoco 500, even slippery asphalt or wet road markings. When hitting an obstacle with only one of the front wheels, the scooter will not even notice this. Optimum stabilization is also provided by the larger 14-inch rear wheel and 110 mm suspension travel. All these factors provide a comfortable ride not only on asphalt, but also on dirt or grass, even on ordinary road tires.
Another technical refinement of the front suspension is the electronic-hydraulic tilt angle locking system. With its help, if necessary, you can fix the scooter in any position, both vertically and in any other. The maximum angle of inclination is 40 degrees. This is quite enough for almost any maneuver. Thanks to the three-wheeled system, Fuoco does not need a side step for parking, just fix it with the locking system in an upright position. For parking on a slope, manual locking of the rear wheel is provided, in common people - a handbrake.
Effective braking is the key to safety
Special attention should be paid to the braking system of the maxi scooter. Fast and effective braking is achieved with 240 mm brake discs mounted on each of the wheels. The front caliper is single-piston; for the rear wheel, a two-piston caliper is used. The reliability of the system is ensured by reinforced brake hoses. The noteworthy performance of the Gilera Fuoco 500 brakes is stability. Even with intensive braking with locking of all wheels, the device maintains a vertical position. This is a very significant plus for safety, especially for vehicles of this class.
Gilera Fuoco 500: specifications
In technical terms, this Italian maxi scooter has excellent performance. Inside the steel pipe frame is a powerful and reliable Twin Spark Master Piaggio engine - a 4-valve, 4-stroke power unit with electronic injection and liquid cooling. The volume of the updated Master engine has been increased to 492 cm, which allows for a maximum power 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) has made it possible to optimize combustion inside the cylinder, reduce noise and exhaust emissions. The result of all updates is a smooth, high-performance engine, very torquey at low and medium speeds. The updated power unit accelerates the Gilera Fuoco 500 to a maximum speed of 145 km / h with full compliance with Euro 3 standards thanks to a closed injection circuit and a catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe. The volume of the fuel tank is 12 liters.