Gilera 600 Super Sport

Gilera 600 Super Sport

Make Model	Gilera 600 Super Sport
Year	2002
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders,
Capacity	599
Bore x Stroke	67 x 42,5 mm
Compression Ratio	12,2 : 1
Induction
Ignition / Starting	- / electric
Max Power	85 KW 116 hp @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque	67.6 NM @ 10800 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Frame	Twin spar frame
Front Suspension	Hydraulic USD telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Single Shock
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70-ZR 17
Rear Tyre	180/55-ZR 17
Seat Height	715 mm
Dry-Weight	162 kg
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres

Gilera was important in road racing throughout the first half of the twentieth century, winning 44 Grand Prix titles before withdrawing from racing in 1957. More recently, it was better known for its small-capacity scooters. But with the Supersport 600, Gilera is aiming to return to the large-capacity sportsbike market. Unveiled in 2001, the Supersport 600 is intended to be in production for 2003. Gilera will use the Suzuki GSX-R600 engine, installed in its own high-specification chassis. An innovative titanium/aluminium frame uses aerospace glue to join the titanium steering head components to the aluminium beams, permitting light weight. A large central ram-air intake in the nose cone supplies cool air to the engine at high speeds.