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Gilera 150 Turismo 1954

In the early 1950s new regulations in Italy allowed access to motorways for motorcycles with a minimum capacity of 150cc, so Gilera upgraded its 125 to 150. The 150 presented in 1952 became Gilera's best-selling motorcycle ever, with 96,000 units produced (not including those built in Argentina).

The engine was revised by Antonio Parolo, Franco Passoni and Luigi Piazza under the supervision of the new director of the Gilera Experiment Service, Sandro Colombo, increasing the bore to 60 mm being the most notable change. The gearbox remained a 3-speed, with the Sport gaining a 4th gear in 1953. These models appeared in the catalogue until 1960.

Specifications

Engine: Single cylinder four-stroke OHV

Bore & stroke: 60 x 54 mm

Compression ratio: 6.1:1

Engine Capacity: 152.7cc

Maximum power: 7.5 h.p. @ 5800 rpm

Valves per cylinder: 2

Carburettor: Dell'Orto MA 18 B

Cooling system: Air cooled

Lubrication: Wet sump forced circulation with mechanical gear pump

Oil capacity: 1.35 litres

Transmission: Gear primary, chain final

Clutch: Cable operated with single wet disc in oil bath

Gearbox: 4 speed foot-change

Gearshift: Pedal Control, RHS

Starter: Kick-starter

Throttle: Cable operated

Frame type: Tubular and pressed steel

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork and shock absorbers

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shock absorbers

Front Brake: Drum

Rear Brake: Drum

Wheelbase: 1,300 mm

Seat: sprung solo saddle

Fuel tank capacity: 13 litres

Fuel consumption: 2.5 litres per 100 km

Weight: 100 kg

Source: Hessink's NL

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