Engineered by Gilera for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2011 Gilera Fuoco 500ie relies on a 492.7 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38.9 HP (28.4 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 44 Nm (32.5 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 79 HP per liter and a 2,050 rpm working window between peak torque (5,200 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Fuoco 500ie measures 235 kg (518 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (6.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2007 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (6.04 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,200–7,250 rpm
Engine
Displacement492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsMaster engine
Power38.9 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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