Gilera Ekstra: history, specs, pictures

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Gilera Ekstra
Manufacturer
Also called Ekstra 4
Production 1964 - 1968
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Top Speed 78 mph (125 km/h)
Horsepower 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. dellórto
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: hydralic telescopic forks
Rear: twin shock
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Wheelbase 52.36 inches (1330 mm)
Length 79.92 inches (2030 mm)
Width 25.59 inches (650 mm)
Height 38.19 inches (970 mm)
Seat Height 29.53 inches (750 mm)
Weight
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Gilera Ekstra 4 was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Gilera between 1964 and 1968. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The Ekstra 4 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.36 inches (1330 mm) long.