NGR 250 (reduced effect)

1988 Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Gilera NGR 250 (reduced effect) sport touring motorcycle, Gilera relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.3 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 NGR 250 (reduced effect) measures 160 kg (353 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.62 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 138 km/h (86 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1986 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.