Gilera Nexus 500 User Manual

USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE
OF THE ENGINE.
Recommended products
AGIP ROTRA 80W-90
Rear hub oil
SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications
Characteristic
Rear hub oil
250 cc
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Tyres (03_11)
Check the tyre pressure and wear periodically (around every 500 km). The tyres are
equipped with a wear indicator and should be replaced as soon as these indicators
become visible on the tread. Also check that there are no cuts on the sides of the tyres
or irregular tread wear; in this case turn to authorized garages or those equipped to
replace the tyres.
CAUTION
TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR-
RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID-
ING DANGEROUS.
TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS
SET FORTH BY LAW.
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3 Maintenance

Gilera Nexus 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	460 cc
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brake	Single disc, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Single disc, 240 mm
Width	780 mm
Torque	43 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission	CVT
Rear Suspension	Dual shock absorbers
Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Max Torque	43 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Height	1, 370 mm
Wheelbase	1, 515 mm