Built around Gilera's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2006 Gilera Runner VX 125 relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.1 HP (14.7 kW) at 9,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 162.1 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Runner VX 125 measures 216 kg (476 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.57 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 336 km (209 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 108 km/h (67 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
162.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.75 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~336 km (209 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.1 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 9700 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchCradled in steel tubes with pressed steel
Performance
Top Speed108.0 km/h (67.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.57 litres/100 km (28.0 km/l or 65.89 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases82.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeCradled in welded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with Ø 35 mm
Rear SuspensionTwo dual effect hydraulic dampers, helicoidal spring adjustable to four positions
Wheelbase1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight119.0 kg (262.4 pounds)
Weight incl.216.0 kg (476.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1690 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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