Engineered by Gilera for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2009 Gilera Nexus 300 relies on a 292 cc (17.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.6 HP (15.8 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 74 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 Nexus 300 measures 174 kg (384 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around 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 3 indexed model years from 2009 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
74 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.06 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,250 rpm
Engine
Displacement292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.6 HP (15.8 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge
LubricationWet sump forced lubrication with trochoidal pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry centrifugal type
DrivelineAutomatic twist and go with C.V.T
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 SuspensionTelescopic 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 Tire Pressure2.0 bar (29 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure2.2 bar (32 psi)
Front BrakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons
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Power
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Torque
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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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