Scooters
2015Gilera Fuoco 500
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The 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500 is a sporty maxi-scooter designed for riders seeking practical commuting combined with spirited performance. Its 492cc single-cylinder engine delivers 40 horsepower through an automatic transmission, offering smooth acceleration and nimble handling. Best known for blending scooter convenience with motorcycle-like agility, it appeals to urban riders prioritizing style and ease of use.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM
What’s new for the 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | — | 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a stable, confidence-inspiring urban and suburban commuter that also handles longer rides thanks to its extra front-end grip and grand-touring-like comfort.
- Built for
- Feels like a reassuring, planted machine with strong front-end feedback in corners and wet conditions, trading outright sportiness for stability and all-weather composure.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable city scooter or anyone wanting genuine off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM
- Torque
- 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1639 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Double ignition
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 244.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 260.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle trellis made of high strength steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system.
- Rear suspension
- Oscillating engine fixed to the frame with a swingarm and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers with four-position spring preload.
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Two-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Two-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Black, gray
- Comments
- Two front wheels. Mechanical parking brake locks rear wheel.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2012 | 2015 | 2019 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 244 kg | 244 kg | 244 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Gilera Fuoco 500?
The 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500 has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera Fuoco 500 have?
The 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500 has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.2 kW) @ 7250 RPM.
What is the torque of the Gilera Fuoco 500?
The 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500 has a Torque of 46.5 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 34.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Gilera Fuoco 500 weigh?
The 2015 Gilera Fuoco 500 has a Dry weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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