Engineered by Gilera for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2021 Gilera Runner 50 Black Soul pairs a 49.4 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4.5 HP (3.3 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.7 Nm (3.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).
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 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.96 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 236 km (147 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2011 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power Band Window
6,000–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~236 km (147 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power4.5 HP (3.3 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque4.7 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
LubricationAutomatic mixer
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.96 litres/100 km (33.8 km/l or 79.47 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases68.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4.
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin-tube steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 35mm stanchions
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm in high resistance steel. Hydraulic monoshock absorber.
Wheelbase1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-14
Rear Tyre140/60-13
Front BrakesSingle disc. Floating calliper
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø175 mm (6.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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