Enduro Bikes
1989Gilera RC600
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The 1989 Gilera RC600 is a capable enduro machine designed for adventure-minded riders seeking off-road exploration. Its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers 48 horsepower with responsive handling courtesy of quality Marzocchi forks and Boge rear suspension. Known for reliable performance and genuine trail capability, it remains a respected middleweight enduro bike of its era.
- Capacity
- 600.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 141.0 kg
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a Paris-Dakar-derived off-road machine, it excels at rough terrain, trail riding, and technical enduro work rather than outright speed or long highway stints.
- Built for
- A raw, purposeful desert-racer with rally pedigree, rewarding riders who enjoy mechanical simplicity and off-road capability over refinement.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting sustained high-speed cruising, plush two-up comfort, or a low, easy-to-manage city commuter.
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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- Capacity
- 600.0 ccm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3404 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 98.0 x 74.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- wet multi plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 144.8 km/h (90.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1510 mm
- Overall length
- 2230 mm
- Overall width
- 850 mm
- Overall height
- 1230 mm
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Dry weight
- 141.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 2.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- TUBULAR STEEL SINGLE CRADLE
- Front suspension
- Marzocchi hydraulic forks
- Rear suspension
- Boge monodamper power drive
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. front floating disc with hydraulic double piston
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. floating disc with hydraulic single piston
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
Other
- Color options
- Red
- Modifications compared to previous model
- This was the first model made by Gilera for entry into the Paris Dakar (they won this class two years running) the RC600R followed which then became (after modifications) the Nord West
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 | 1989 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 600 cc | 554 cc |
| Dry weight | 141 kg | — |
| Seat height | 890 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 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 RC600?
The 1989 Gilera RC600 has a Capacity of 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera RC600 have?
The 1989 Gilera RC600 has a Power of 48.0 HP (35.3 kW).
How much does the Gilera RC600 weigh?
The 1989 Gilera RC600 has a Dry weight of 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds).
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