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38/100Commuter
Power
12 HP
Top Speed
115 km/h
Engine
145 ccm
Technical Overview
2009 Gilera VC 150 Strada Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Gilera's naked motorcycle platform, the 2009 Gilera VC 150 Strada relies on a 145 cc (8.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.1 HP (8.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 571 km (355 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 115 km/h (71 mph).
Specific Output
83.4 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~571 km (355 mi)
Engine
Displacement145.0 ccm (8.85 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.1 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke60.0 x 49.5 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
Ignitioncdi
LubricationWet stump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Clutchwet multidisc
Performance
Top Speed115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases48.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Ground Clearance149 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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