Gilera Runner
title: "Gilera Runner" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["motor-scooters", "gilera-motorcycles", "motorcycles-introduced-in-1997", "two-stroke-motorcycles", "single-cylinder_motorcycles"] topic_path: "general/motor-scooters" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilera_Runner" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Gilera Runner |
| image | Gilera Runner 180 SP 99'.jpg |
| alt | red and silver Gilera Runner SP 180 |
| caption | Gilera Runner SP FXR180 |
| manufacturer | Gilera |
| production | 1997–2020 |
| parent_company | Piaggio & Co. SpA |
| class | Scooter |
| engine | Two-stroke water cooled 50 cc, 125 cc, 180 cc, single |
| Four-stroke water cooled 125 cc, 180 cc, 200 cc four valve SOHC single | |
| ignition | Capacitor discharge ignition |
| transmission | Belt-driven continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| related | Gilera DNA |
| sp | uk |
| :: |
|name = Gilera Runner |image = Gilera Runner 180 SP 99'.jpg |alt = red and silver Gilera Runner SP 180 |caption = Gilera Runner SP FXR180 |aka = |manufacturer = Gilera |production = 1997–2020 |predecessor = |successor = |parent_company = Piaggio & Co. SpA | class = Scooter |platform = |engine = Two-stroke water cooled 50 cc, 125 cc, 180 cc, single Four-stroke water cooled 125 cc, 180 cc, 200 cc four valve SOHC single |top_speed = |power = |torque = |ignition = Capacitor discharge ignition |transmission = Belt-driven continuously variable transmission (CVT) |frame = |brakes = |rake_trail = |fuel_consumption = |turning_radius = |related = Gilera DNA |sp = uk The Gilera Runner is a scooter manufactured by Italian company Piaggio under the Gilera brand, designed by Luciano Marabese of Marabese Design Srl. It is noted for its unusual style, high performance and good handling. The Runner was initially only available with two stroke engines with 125 cc and 180 cc four stroke versions arriving in 1998 and the larger two stroke versions phased out. The model range was revised in 2005 with an all new model introduced in 2009. All 50 cc Runner models were restricted to 28 mph to comply with European law. The 125, 180 and 200cc models were not restricted.
Two stroke models
The first incarnation of the Gilera Runner was a 50cc that was released in 1997 in Europe. The 50cc model went through a number of revisions; in 1998, a rear disc brake was added with the Gilera Runner 50DD (Double Disc). The colour scheme was also revised with the release of the Runner 50SP. The direct injection Runner Purejet 50 was released in 2003 with lower emissions.
In 1998, the 125 cc FX Runner was introduced which had the same styling as the 50cc. In 1999, the SP model was released. The biggest difference between the FX (FXR) and the SP is the FX had a 9 L petrol tank and battery stowed near the spark plug and a rear drum brake. The SP has a 12 L petrol tank, the battery is stowed under the seat and it has a rear disc brake.
In 1999, the FXR 180 cc was introduced and was by far the fastest of the Runners including the new generation 200 cc four strokes. It was noted for its high performance and great handling. Unfortunately it has a high fuel consumption. ::data[format=table]
| 50/DD/SP | Purejet | 978-1-84425-765-2}} | FXR180 | Engine | Engine Type | Bore/Stroke | Compression Ratio | Fuel system | Drivetrain | Transmission | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension | Front Brakes | Rear Brakes | Front Tire | Rear Tire | Ignition | Dimensions | Trail | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Seat Height | Kerb weight | Liquids capacity | Fuel | Fuel reserve | Engine oil | Engine oil reserve | Cooling system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.3 cc single cylinder two stroke | 123.5 cc single cylinder two stroke | 175.8 cc single cylinder two stroke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40.0 x | 55.0 x | 65.6 x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11.5:1 (±0.9) | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carburetor | Fuel injection | PHVB 20.5mm Carburetor Weber / Dell'Orto | VM 20mm Carburetor Mikuni / Dell'Orto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CVT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upside-down telescopic forks | Upside-down forks with double acting hydraulic damper; 83 mm travel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hydraulic monoshock | Swingarm and hydraulic monoshock | Hydraulic monoshock and coiler spring with four position rate adjustment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Single disc | Ø 220 mm disc brake with hydraulic linkage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drum (50) | Single disc | Ø 140 mm drum brake with mechanical linkage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 120/70-12" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 130/70-12" | 130/70-12"(130/60-13" for Rear Disc brakes) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic CDI module with separate H.T. coil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 71 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1290 mm | 1303 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1780 mm | 1800 mm | 1780 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 720 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 815 mm | 830 mm | 815 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 98 kg (50) | 89 kg | 115 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8.5 L (50/DD) | 12 L | 9 L (through 1998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 L(1999– ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 L (50/DD) | 3 L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.8 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.4 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.9 L | 1.7 L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| :: |
Four stroke models
The first generation of Gilera Runner had four-stroke variants added initially in VX 125 (124 cc) and VXR 180 guises. The VXR 180 was replaced by the larger capacity VXR 200 (198 cc) in mid 2002. The four-stroke Runner was equipped with a liquid cooled, four valve version of Piaggio's LEADER engine. All of these models came with an immobiliser with programmed keys. ::data[format=table]
| VX | VXR | Engine | Bore/Stroke | Compression ratio | Drivetrain | Transmission | Front suspension | Rear suspension | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Front Tire | Rear Tire | Ignition | Dimensions | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Seat height | Kerb weight | Liquids capacity | Fuel | Fuel reserve | Engine oil | Cooling system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124.2 cc single cylinder four-stroke | 181.7 cc & 197.7 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 57.0 x | 69.0 x (180) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CVT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conventional telescopic forks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swingarm and adjustable twin shock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ø 220 mm disc brake with hydraulic linkage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ø 220 mm disc brake with hydraulic linkage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 120/70-12" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 130/70-12" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic CDI module | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1350 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1900 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 750 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 815 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 132 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.9 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Generation (2005)
| name = | image = Runner net gewassen.JPG | alt = | caption = | aka = | production = | successor = | engine = Two-stroke water cooled Piaggio Hi-PER2 PRO 49.4 cc (50SP) Four-stroke water cooled 124.0 cc (125), 198.0 cc (200) | transmission = Belt-driven continuously variable transmission (CVT) | frame = | suspension = | brakes = | height = | dry_weight = | oil_capacity = | fuel_consumption = ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Gilera_Runner_PJ_50_2007_2_Stroke.jpg" caption="2007 Gilera Runner Purejet 50cc (two stroke)" alt=""] ::
A second generation of the Runner saw the first major redesign since its original introduction. The revised models were launched in 2005 with a line up of three models which consisted of the two-stroke carburetor SP 50, fuel injected Purejet 50 and the four-stroke VX 125. A revised VXR 200 became available in spring 2006.
The current model line up consists of Runner ST 125 and Runner ST 200 which utilize the LEADER 4-valve engine. Now Runner has an analog-digital board, bigger wheels, the seat opens by pressing the steering wheel lock.
On two-stroke models the oil filler hole has now been moved under the front of the seat, and there is a basic tool in the small compartment at the back.
The 2008 models had minor updates.
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| 50SP | Purejet | VX/ST | VXR/ST | Engine | Bore × stroke | Compression ratio | Carburation | Drivetrain | Transmission | Front suspension | Rear suspension | Front brake | Rear brake | Front tire | Rear tire | Ignition | Dimensions | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Seat height | Fuel capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.4 cc single cylinder two-stroke | 124.0 cc single cylinder four-stroke | 198 cc single cylinder four-stroke | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 x | 57.0 x | 72.0 x | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:1 (±0.7) | 11.5:1 (±0.9) | 12:1 (±0.5) | 11.5:1 (±0.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Carburetor Dell'Orto PHVA 17.5 ID | N/A | 30mm Keihin CVK30 Carburetor | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CVT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upside-down telescopic forks | Hydraulic double-acting telescopic forks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Single hydraulic shock absorber, coaxial helical spring, frame engine attachment with swinging arm | Coaxial spring and hydraulic shock absorber. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ø 220 mm disc brake with hydraulic linkage (r.h. brake lever) | Ø 240 mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by handlebar right lever | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ø 175 mm disc brake (hydraulically controlled via lever on left hand side of handlebar) | Ø 220 mm disc brake with twin plunger calipers, with hydraulic control by a handlebar left lever. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 120/70-14" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 140/70-13" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic CDI module with incorporated HV coil | Electronic ignition with H.V. coil controlled by the ECU | Electronic CDI and variable advance, with separate HV coil | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1270 mm | 1340 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1840 mm | 1890 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 750 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 815 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 L | 8.5 L | |||||||||||||||||||||
| :: |
References
References
- Josh Sims. (10 Sep 2015). "Scootermania: A Celebration of Style and Speed". A&C Black.
- Sterling, Ketzal. "Gilera Runner 180 SP - The Scooter Review".
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- "Runner 50, Runner 50 Dd, Runner 50 Sp Model Identification; Runner 50, Runner 50 Dd, Runner 50 Sp Servicing Specifications And Lubricants - Gilera Runner 50 1997 Service And Repair Manual".
- Haynes Book 4163''Gilera Runner, DNA, Ice & SKP/Stalker (97 - 07) ''. {{ISBN. 978-1-84425-765-2
- "Runner Fx125 And Fxr180 Model Identification; Runner Fx125 And Fxr180 Servicing Specifications And Lubricants - Gilera Runner 50 1997 Service And Repair Manual".
- (10 June 2002). "Bigger Runner at the ready". [[Motorcycle News]].
- "Runner Vx125 And Vxr180/200 Model Identification; Runner Vx125 And Vxr180/200 Servicing Specifications And Lubricants - Gilera Runner 50 1997 Service And Repair Manual".
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