EICMA – Gilera Fuoco presents itself in the LT version

Gilera Fuoco 500 ie it is the only three-wheeler in the segment that manages to combine the safety of the innovative articulated quadrilateral front suspension patented by Piaggio Group, the performance of a 40 HP single-cylinder engine and the originality of highly sporty shapes, with a strong and unmistakable personality. With the added value of the Gilera signature, one of the most renowned and victorious Italian motorcycle brands in the world. With unparalleled technical and aesthetic characteristics, Gilera Fuoco presents itself for 2013 in the LT version (Acronym for Large Tread), which stands out for some characteristics such as front track, reached to 465 mm and the integral braking, operated via the pedal on the platform. Peculiarities that allow you to drive the Gilera Fuoco 500 ie LT with a normal car license (B).

ABSOLUTELY ORIGINAL

Innovative, personal and out of the ordinary: it is first and foremost the look that presents Gilera Fuoco, with decisive and uncompromising shapes, which express strength and character. Essential and original, the front shield is characterized by highly distinctive features, enhanced by the presence of the double 12-inch wheel and the extended tubular steel protection. The reduced plastics allow all the beauty of the technology of the original front suspension to be on display, while the five-element light unit, with the two largest ones equipped with off-road-derived impact-resistant grilles, pairs perfectly with the tapered black fairing and motorcycle-style handlebars. The taut lines also characterize the tail on which the particular tubular structure is located which recalls the front one in design, acting as a luggage rack as well as solid grab handles for the passenger. Fuoco 500 ie LT also features a license plate holder revised in shape. There are two color variants available, both opaque and very sporty: Demon Black and Matt Grey. The catalog of original accessories made for the new Gilera three-wheeler is rich.

ESSENCE OF SPORTIVITY

The exceptional safety, roadholding and fun features of theinnovative front suspension patented, find their maximum expression in the Gilera Fuoco 500 ie LT. The sophisticated a articulated quadrilateral, whose rolling mechanism is composed of four arms cast in aluminium, articulated on as many hinges integral with the central post, and from two side tubes connected to the suspension arms via pins and ball bearings, allows to drive the Gilera Fuoco 500 ie LT like a normal two-wheeled vehicle, but with all the solidity and safety that only the double front wheel can guarantee.

By acting on the operating command of the electro-hydraulic locking system of the front suspension, Fire 500 he's able to self-sustaining even without removing the stand central. This allows you to park it easily and in every position, also avoiding placing your foot on the ground during short stops at the traffic lights. Two wheels in front to dominate the road in any condition, to indulge in the taste and fun of motorcycle riding in the most absolute safety of grip, which no other conventional scooter can provide. Safety increased by the presence of a 240 mm diameter three-disc braking system. The LT version of Fuoco 500 ie has an integral braking system, which can be activated by the pedal brake which allows, thanks also to the front track reach to 465 mm to drive Fuoco 500 ie LT with a B license.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

Keeping the pace of the best bikes on routes full of sequential curves, enjoying riding even when the asphalt conditions are not optimal and at the same time allowing burning sprints in city starts is a luxury that only the Gilera Fuoco 500 ie can allow. The engine The Master 500 that equips the Fuoco 500 ie LT is a real generator of emotions: it is a 492 cc single-cylinder with dual ignition, with 4-valve distribution, electronic injection fuel supply and liquid cooling. Maximum power is 40 HP at 7.250 rpm , maximum torque of over 46,5 Nm at 5.250 rpm. The introduction of double spark plug system it made it possible to optimize combustion inside the cylinder, with a decrease in noise and the emission of polluting gases. It turns out an elastic and high-performance engine, rich in torque at medium and low rpm, which allows a Fire 500 to reach one full speed of approximately 150 km/h in full compliance with current anti-pollution regulations, thanks to the advanced "closed loop" injection system equipped with Lambda probe to the exhaust.

GILERA FUOCO 500 ie LT - Technical data sheet