Scooters
2008Gilera Fuoco 500IE
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The 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500IE is a three-wheeled scooter with two front wheels and a chunky, off-road look. Its liquid-cooled 492.7cc four-stroke single makes 40 hp and 42.2 Nm with an automatic transmission, for a top speed of about 145 km/h. A 785 mm seat, 244 kg wet weight and 12-litre tank suit commuting.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a stable, all-weather urban and suburban commuter that also handles light touring duty thanks to its unique tilting three-wheel platform.
- Built for
- A quirky, reassuring machine that trades outright sportiness for the extra grip and confidence of its patented tilting front end, appealing to riders who value stability over agility.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking a lightweight, nimble machine for aggressive cornering or any form of off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- Torque
- 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1639 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic inductive discharge and variable spark advance in electronic unit with electronic immobilizer. Fuel pump shutoff when bike tips over. Two spark plugs.
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs
Performance
- Top speed
- 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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. Travel: 85 mm. 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. Travel: 110 mm
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Stainless steel double disk, 240 mm, two-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Stainless steel disk, 280 mm, floating two-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 280 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2007 | 2008 | 2011 | 2014 | 2018 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 235 kg | 235 kg | 235 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 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 500IE?
The 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera Fuoco 500IE have?
The 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Gilera Fuoco 500IE?
The 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Torque of 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Gilera Fuoco 500IE weigh?
The 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Wet weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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