Gilera Nordwest 350

Gilera Nordwest
Manufacturer	Gilera
Also called	600 Nordwest (reduced effect), 600 Nordwest, Nordwest 350
Production	1991
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: 41mm Telescopic forks, Rear: "Power Drive" monoshock
Brakes	Front: 2x 270mm discs Rear: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	120/60-17
Rear Tire	160/60 -17
Weight	140 kg / 308 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	12 Liters / 3.17 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 160/60 -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 270mm discs in the front and a Single 240mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic forks, while the rear was equipped with a "Power Drive" monoshock. The Nordwest 350 was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.17 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 140 kg / 308 lbs.

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Overview

Gilera Nordwest 350

Make Model	Gilera Nordwest 350
Year	1991
Engine Type	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Displacement	348.8 cc /
Bore X Stroke	80 x 69.4 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	9.5:1
Induction	2x 25mm Dell'Orto carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Max Power	24 kW / 33ho @ 7500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic forks,
Front Wheel Travel	160 mm / 6.2 in
Rear Suspension	"Power Drive" monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	150 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes	2x 270mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	120/60-17
Rear Tire	160/60 -17
Dry Weight	140 kg / 308 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Liters / 3.17 US gal