Scooters
2009Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli
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The 2009 Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli is a lightweight scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking practical everyday transportation. Powered by a liquid-cooled 49cc single-cylinder engine, it delivers modest performance while emphasizing fuel efficiency and reliability. This model is best known for its tribute design honoring motorcycle racing legend Marco Simoncelli.
- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 105.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a nimble, sporty-styled 50cc scooter for short urban hops and legally restricted city commuting rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- Wears aggressive sport-scooter styling with premium touches like an upside-down fork, but its tiny two-stroke engine keeps real-world performance modest.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger any distance, or riders wanting genuine speed and power.
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
- 49.3 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0514 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifuge type
Dimensions & weight
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Cradled in welded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements
- Front suspension
- Upside down telehydraulic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic single damper, co-axial helicoidal spring
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
- Red/white
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 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
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 SP Simoncelli?
The 2009 Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli have?
The 2009 Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli weigh?
The 2009 Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli has a Wet weight of 105.0 kg (231.5 pounds).
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