Scooter Gilera Fuoco 500: innovation embodied in life

Passion, adventure and innovation have always beenthe motto of Gilera. In the sports maxi scooter Gilera Fuoco 500 all this is erected to perfection. This model features an expressive, slightly even futuristic design. Two front wheels, a revolutionary parallelogram front suspension and a double spark ignition system make Fuoco a colorful and efficient vehicle for fast, comfortable and safe driving both on asphalt roads and cross country.

Appearance of interest

The appearance of the scooter is largely innovative. Many owners of this maxi scooter often note a great interest in the Gilera Fuoco 500. The photo next to this unusual model has already a considerable number of just passers-by. This is not surprising. The presence of two front wheels, forms expressing strength, character and hidden power, distinguish this scooter among other analogs. Above the front wheels is a bumper made of steel pipes with metal mesh inserts that give the scooter solidity. Sportsiness is given by the chromeplated metal inserts and black ten-spoke rims. A block of five headlights, in addition to an attractive appearance, has sufficient efficiency. Two large main lights are made in off-road style with impact-resistant coating. The fairing assumes reliable protection without damage to aerodynamics.

Technological innovations

The main highlight of the Gilera Fuoco 500 isan original three-wheel system and an independent front suspension. According to the idea of ​​Italian engineers, two front 12-inch wheels provide the scooter with better stability and maneuverability. This allows the scooter body to move with different road conditions and tilt angles as on rails. The type of the front suspension is independent parallelogram. This innovation provides an incredible angle of the scooter, when turning, you can touch the ground with a step. At the same time, at zero speed, the suspension keeps the scooter in a vertical position, which makes it possible not to make an additional stop with the feet, for example, at a traffic light.

Incredibly stable

Scooter Gilera Fuoco 500 thanks to two frontwheels has extraordinary stability and braking dynamics. Two wheels in combination with an independent suspension ensure constant contact with the road, even when cornering at an acute angle. Not scary Gilera Fuoco 500 even slippery asphalt or wet road markings. When you hit the obstacle with only one of the front wheels the scooter will not even notice it. Optimum stabilization also provides a larger 14-inch rear wheel and a 110 mm suspension stroke. All these factors provide a comfortable ride not only on the asphalt, but also on the primer or grass, even on ordinary road rubber.

Another technical refinement of the front suspension -electronic-hydraulic system for locking the angle of inclination. With its help, if necessary, you can fix the scooter in any position, as in the vertical, and in any other. The maximum angle of inclination is 40 degrees. This is enough for almost any maneuver. Thanks to the three-wheel system Fuoco does not need a side step for parking, it is enough to lock it with the locking system in the upright position. For parking under the slope there is a manual locking of the rear wheel, in the common people - a handbrake.

Effective braking - security pledge

Separate attention deserves the brake systemmaxi scooter. Fast and efficient braking is achieved with 240 mm brake discs mounted on each of the wheels. Front caliper - single-piston, rear wheel uses a two-piston caliper. The reliability of the system is provided by reinforced brake hoses. The remarkable work of the Gilera Fuoco 500 brakes is in stability. Even with intensive braking with locking of all wheels, the device keeps its vertical position. This is a very significant plus to safety, especially for vehicles of this class.

Gilera Fuoco 500: specifications

In technical terms this Italian maxi scooterhas excellent performance. Inside the frame of the steel pipe is a powerful and reliable Twin Spark Master Piaggio engine - 4-valve, 4-stroke power unit with electronic injection and liquid cooling. The volume of the renewed Master engine was increased to 492 cm, which allows a maximum output of 40 hp. at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of more than 42 Nm at 5500 rpm. The introduction of the Twin Spark system (the use of two spark plugs per cylinder) made it possible to optimize the combustion inside the cylinder, to reduce the noise level and the emission of exhaust gases. The result of all the updates is a smooth, high-performance engine, very quick at low and medium revs. The updated power unit accelerates the Gilera Fuoco 500 to a top speed of 145 km / h with full Euro 3 compliance thanks to the closed injection circuit and the catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe. The volume of the fuel tank is 12 liters.