Scooters
2020Gilera Fuoco 500IE
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The 2020 Gilera Fuoco 500IE is a three-wheeled scooter with two tilting front wheels for extra grip. Its liquid-cooled 492.7cc single makes 40 hp and 42.2 Nm through an automatic transmission. A 785 mm seat and 12-litre tank make it stable in all conditions.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 235.0 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.
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 (29.4 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 110 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1702 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Double ignition
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1550 mm
- Overall length
- 2210 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 235.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 244.0 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
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Red, black, gray
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 | 2011 | 2014 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 235 kg | 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 2020 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera Fuoco 500IE have?
The 2020 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Gilera Fuoco 500IE?
The 2020 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Torque of 42.2 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Gilera Fuoco 500IE weigh?
The 2020 Gilera Fuoco 500IE has a Dry weight of 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds).
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