Gilera RC125 Rally

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Gilera RC125 Rally
Manufacturer
Production 1987 - 89
Class Dual purpose
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Compression ratio 13.0;1
Top Speed 134.1 km/h
Horsepower 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9250RPM
Torque 10.33 ft/lbs (14.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
Ignition Electric ignition with capacitive output
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swing arm gas single shock
Brakes Front: Single 240mm disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 2.75-21
Rear Tire 4.10-17
Weight 115 kg / 253 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal
Manuals Service Manual

The Gilera RC 125 Rally was a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve Enduro motorcycle produced by Gilera between 1987 and 1989. Max torque was 10.33 ft/lbs (14.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9250 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 134.1 km/h.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve. The engine featured a 13.0;1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-21 front tire and a 4.10-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 240mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm gas single shock. The RC125 Rally was fitted with a 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 115 kg / 253 lbs.


1987 Gilera RC 125 Rally[edit | edit source]

The 1987 MY Gilera RC 125 Rally has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 124cc, single cylinder powerhouse that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 24 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque.

This machine also comes with a square headlight, an under-seat exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake, analogue instrumentation dials, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork and a rear monoshock suspension.


1988 Gilera RC 125 Rally[edit | edit source]

1988 Gilera RC 125 Rally

The 1988 MY Gilera RC 125 Rally has standard features such as a square headlight, an under-seat exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake, analogue instrumentation dials, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork and a rear monoshock suspension.

In the engine department it is powered by a two-stroke, liquid-cooled, 124cc, single cylinder powerplant, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 24 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque.


1989 Gilera RC 125 Rally[edit | edit source]

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The 1989 MY Gilera RC 125 Rally boasts a maximum power output of 24 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 124cc, single cylinder lump that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it comes with features such as dual headlights, an under-seat exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake, analogue instrumentation dials, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork and a rear monoshock suspension.

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Specifications[edit | edit source]

Make Model Gilera RC 125 Rally
Year 1987 - 89
Engine Type Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Displacement 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 56 x 50.5 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 13.0;1
Induction Dell'Orto premix
Ignition Electric ignition with capacitive output
Starting Kick
Max Power 24 hp / 18 kW @ 9250 rpm
Max Power Rear Tytre 22.5 hp @ 10700 rpm
Max Torque 1.5 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Swing arm gas single shock
Front Brakes Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 2.75-21
Rear Tire 4.10-17
Dry Weight 115 kg / 253 lbs
Fuel Capacity 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average 18.6 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 14.2 m / 43.1 m
Standing ¼ Mile 16.7 sec / 117.1 km/h
Top Speed 134.1 km/h
Road Test Motosprint 1990 Group Test