Scooters

2009Gilera Nexus 125

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The 2009 Gilera Nexus 125 is a practical urban scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking fuel-efficient city transportation. Its lightweight single-cylinder engine with fuel injection delivers responsive performance for daily riding, while the automatic transmission eliminates clutch operation for ease of use and accessibility.

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 2009 Gilera Nexus 125

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Front brakes	Single disc. Stainless steel disk, 260 mm, two-piston floating caliper	Single disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc. Stainless steel disk, 240 mm, caliper with two opposite pistons	Single disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons

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 2009 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
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.80 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, two-piston floating caliper
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-14
Rear tyre: 140/60-14