Scooters

2008Gilera Nexus 125

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The 2008 Gilera Nexus 125 is an automatic scooter designed for urban commuters seeking practical, fuel-efficient transportation. Its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers reliable performance for city riding with user-friendly automatic transmission. The Nexus 125 is best known for combining style, convenience, and economical operation in the competitive 125cc scooter segment.

Capacity: 124.0 ccm
Engine: Single
Gearbox: Not on record
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Wet weight: 186.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 14.5 HP (10.7 kW) @ 9750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2008 Gilera Nexus 125

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Front suspension	Telescopic hydraulic fork with 35 mm shafts; 94 mm travel	elescopic hydraulic fork with 35 mm shafts;
Rear suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload; 76 mm travel	Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload

Other years 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding82%

Daily riding75%

Touring30%

Two-up40%

Track5%

Best for: Designed primarily as an urban commuter scooter for short to medium city trips rather than performance riding.
Built for: A practical, no-nonsense 125cc scooter that prioritizes ease of use, low running costs, and everyday convenience over excitement.
Not ideal for: Not suited for riders wanting highway touring, high top speeds, or any kind of off-road capability.

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At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Gilera Nexus 125, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 124.0 ccm
Power: 14.5 HP (10.7 kW) @ 9750 RPM
Torque: 11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single
Power/weight ratio: 0.0780 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 46.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Electronic inductive discharge
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Clutch: Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs

Performance

Top speed: 103.0 km/h (64.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1530 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 780 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Wet weight: 186.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes
Front suspension: elescopic hydraulic fork with 35 mm shafts;
Rear suspension: Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload
Front wheel travel: 94 mm
Rear wheel travel: 76 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Stainless steel disk, 260 mm, two-piston floating caliper
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Stainless steel disk, 240 mm, caliper with two opposite pistons
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-14
Rear tyre: 140/60-14