Built around Gilera's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Gilera Nexus 250 utilizes a 244 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.4 HP (16.4 kW) at 8,050 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.2 Nm (16.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 91.8 HP per liter and a 1,550 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,050 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 Nexus 250 measures 174 kg (384 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.77 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,050 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement244.0 ccm (14.89 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.4 HP (16.4 kW)) @ 8050 RPM
Torque22.2 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
ClutchDry centrifugal type
Performance
ExhaustClosed loop system with lambda sensor and three-way catalytic converter in exhaust pipe
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes
Front Suspensionelescopic hydraulic fork with ö 35 mm shafts;
Front Travel94 mm (3.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionDouble hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload
Rear Travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-14
Rear Tyre140/60-14
Front BrakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 260 mm, two-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 240 mm, caliper with two opposite pistons
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1290 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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