Saturno 500

1991 Gilera Saturno 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Gilera's sport motorcycle platform, the 1991 Gilera Saturno 500 utilizes a 492 cc (30 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38 HP (27.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.2 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 Saturno 500 measures 167 kg (368 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.39 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 176 km/h (109 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1989 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.