350 Dakota

1988 Gilera 350 Dakota Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Gilera for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1988 Gilera 350 Dakota pairs a 349 cc (21.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 74.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 350 Dakota measures 181 kg (399 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.96 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 123 km/h (76 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1987 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.