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2003Gilera Runner VXR 180

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The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 is a scooter powered by a 182cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single making 18.2 hp. It has 15.7 Nm of torque, a twist-and-go automatic transmission, an 820 mm seat, a 119 kg dry weight and a 12-litre tank.

Capacity
182.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
119.0 kg
Seat height
820 mm
Power
18.2 HP (13.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
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Other years 2001 2002 2003 2004

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 16Agility 55Comfort 65Off-road 5Touring 25Road manners 31
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding85%
Daily riding85%
Touring25%
Two-up40%
Track5%
Best for
Scooter built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for
A scooter from Gilera, built around a 182cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for
Not for serious performance or 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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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 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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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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49
out of 100Average

The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 82.6% of the time, 0.2 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 49% of models.

All years of this model: 49 / 100 (average) from 566 tests.

82.6%Passed first time
12.2%Failed outright
5.2%Fixed during test
9,000Typical miles
500Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
86.3%
10-20k
80.9%
20-30k
73.8%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Suzuki AN 400 Burgman 74 Good 14,141
2 Vespa PX 150 62 Good 433
3 Suzuki Burgman 400 57 Average 334
4 Gilera Runner VXR 180 49 Average 566
5 Gilera Runner VXR 200 45 Average 2,281
6 Honda SH150I 37 Below average 123

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
182.0 ccm
Power
18.2 HP (13.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque
15.7 Nm (1.6 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1529 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
69.0 x 48.6 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Performance
Top speed
114.0 km/h (70.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1350 mm
Overall length
1900 mm
Overall width
750 mm
Seat height
820 mm
Dry weight
119.0 kg
Fuel capacity
12.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swinging engine unit with single shock
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Disc
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
120/70-12
Front Wheel
12.0 in
Rear tyre
130/70-12
Rear Wheel
12.0 in

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 2001200220032004
Capacity 182 cc 182 cc 182 cc 182 cc
Dry weight 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg
Seat height 820 mm 820 mm 820 mm 820 mm
Fuel capacity 12 L 12 L 12 L 12 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ Too few tests Too few tests 49 Average Too few tests

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 Runner VXR 180?

The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 has a Capacity of 182.0 ccm (11.11 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Gilera Runner VXR 180 have?

The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 has a Power of 18.2 HP (13.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM.

What is the torque of the Gilera Runner VXR 180?

The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 has a Torque of 15.7 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.

How much does the Gilera Runner VXR 180 weigh?

The 2003 Gilera Runner VXR 180 has a Dry weight of 119.0 kg (262.3 pounds).

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