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2012Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul

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The 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul is a dark-finished edition of Gilera's sporty two-stroke 50cc scooter. Its liquid-cooled 49.3cc single makes 4.5 hp and 4.6 Nm through an automatic belt drive. An 815 mm seat, 103 kg wet weight and 7-litre tank complete it.

Capacity
49.3 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
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Wet weight
103.0 kg
Seat height
815 mm
Power
4.5 HP (3.3 kW)
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What’s new for the 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul

vs the 2011
Spec20112012
Gearbox 6-speed not listed
Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 6Agility 69Comfort 55Off-road 5Touring 20Road manners 60
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering45%
City riding88%
Daily riding75%
Touring20%
Two-up30%
Track10%
Best for
Built for short urban hops, commuting, and errand-running rather than any kind of performance riding.
Built for
A peppy, sporty-styled 50cc scooter with two-stroke charm, a 6-speed gearbox, and nimble handling for weaving through city traffic.
Not ideal for
Not for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone wanting real straight-line speed.

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 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 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
49.3 ccm
Power
4.5 HP (3.3 kW)
CO2 Emissions
2 CO2 g/km
Torque
4.6 Nm (0.5 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0437 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
40.0 x 39.3 mm
Compression
8.1:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric & kick
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication system
Automatic mixer
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Automatic centrifuge type
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1270 mm
Overall length
1840 mm
Overall width
750 mm
Seat height
815 mm
Wet weight
103.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity
1.70 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Backbone type
Front suspension
Upside down telehydraulic fork
Rear suspension
Hydraulic single damper, co-axial helicoidal spring
Front wheel travel
170 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic with 220 mm stainless steel disc
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic with 175 mm stainless steel disc
Rear brakes diameter
175 mm
Front tyre
120/70-14
Rear tyre
140/60-13
Other
Color options
Matt black/gold

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 201120122014201620192021
Capacity 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc
Seat height 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm 810 mm
Fuel capacity 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 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 Runner 50 Black Soul?

The 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul have?

The 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul has a Power of 4.5 HP (3.3 kW).

What is the torque of the Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul?

The 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul has a Torque of 4.6 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM.

How much does the Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul weigh?

The 2012 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul has a Wet weight of 103.0 kg (227.1 pounds).

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