Gilera ER 500 Dakota
The Gilera ER 500 Dakota was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves Enduro motorcycle produced by Gilera in 1989. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 6900 RPM.
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| Gilera ER 500 Dakota | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1989 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Bore / Stroke | 91.4mm x 91.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 6900RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5750RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: gas telescopic fork Rear: adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: single 260mm disc Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 5.10-17 |
| Weight | 148.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 91.4mm bore x 91.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 5.10-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 260mm disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a gas telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable monoshock.
1989 Gilera ER 500 Dakota
The 1988 Gilera ER 500 Dakota has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 35 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque.
Standard fittings include a gas telescopic front fork, an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, a square headlight with a protection grille, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a dual seat, an engine mudguard, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an analogue instrumentation panel and wide handlebars.