Gilera Runner - General information
With the Runner, Gilera developed a scooter with a distinctive design. Depending on the year of manufacture, it was offered from 50cc to 200cc, initially with 2-stroke engines and later with 4-stroke engines. Thanks to a central reinforcement strut, it had a significantly stiffer chassis than most scooters. There is no easy step-through typical of many scooters, as you have to swing your leg over to get on, but in return you get very precise and sporty handling.
The first generation of the 50cc version 1997 - 2005 was offered as a standard version and as an SP version. The difference is the rear brake. The SP version has a disc brake at the rear, the standard version a drum brake.
From 2006, the Runner carried the SP designation as standard and was completely redesigned, with a new frame, new design and revised technical features. This version is covered on a separate page.
Gilera Runner SP 50 - Engine
The engine is a liquid-cooled Piaggio single-cylinder two-stroke engine with a long engine block. This engine is considered to be very powerful and is often used as the basis for racing vehicles. Thanks to liquid cooling, it always operates at the optimum temperature range to deliver consistent power. The mixture is prepared via a carburetor. The scooter is started electrically or by kickstarter.
Naturally, we stock all parts for maintenance, repair or tuning, such as cylinders, crankshafts, exhausts, CVTs, clutches and ignition systems.
Gilera Runner 50 / Runner SP 50 - Suspension
At the front, suspension is handled by an upside down fork, while a monoshock is used at the rear. The brake system depends on the version - adisc brake is fitted at the front on all models, while the rear uses either a drum brake or a disc brake on the SP model. With 12 inch wheels, the result is a good balance between agility and stability.
The greatest strength of the Runner is its frame design. An additional reinforcement bar is welded between the rear frame sections and the steering head. This increased rigidity prevents frame flex under heavy braking and allows for a much more sporty riding style.
This is a major advantage for racing use, as the frame provides a very solid base for track applications.
In our online store you will find parts for customizing such as fairings, headlights and rear lights as well as components for maintenance such as brakes, bearings, tires and suspension parts.
Gilera Runner 50cc - Technical details
- Year of construction: 1997 - 2005
- Dry weight: 93 kg
- Fuel tank: 8.5 l
- Engine: Single cylinder 2-stroke Piaggio engine, long
- Starter: Electric and kick starter
- Cooling: Liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 49.4 ccm
- Intake: Reed valve + carburetor
- Transmission: CVT, V-belt
- Front suspension: Upside down fork
- Rear suspension: Monoshock damper
- Front brake: Disc brake - 220 mm
- Rear brake: Drum brake - 110 mm / disc brake 175 mm for SP)
- Front tire: 120/70-12
- Rear tire: 120/70-12
