Derbi GP1 250 Racing - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 Derbi GP1 250 Racing is a lightweight sport machine designed for entry-level racers and aggressive street riders seeking responsive performance. Its single-cylinder fuel-injected engine delivers sharp acceleration in the middleweight class, while the automatic gearbox emphasizes accessibility without sacrificing sportiness. Best known for combining affordable racing capability with modern electronic ignition and liquid cooling.
2009
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Derbi GP1 250 Racing |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Automatic |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Oil pump |
| Starter | Electric |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Bore x stroke | 72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 244.29 ccm (14.91 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,374 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,914 mm (75.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,228 mm (48.3 inches) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds) |
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Derbi GP1 250 Racing dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Euro III |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/60-13 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-14 |
| Rear suspension travel | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Double-shock |
| Front suspension travel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | 40 mm upside-down fork. |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Black |
| Oil capacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 litres (2.91 gallons) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track25%
City85%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding75%
Touring40%
Passenger45%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a maxi-scooter suited to riders of any experience level, including those upgrading from smaller scooters or learners on the appropriate license. |
| Purpose | Built as a sporty, automatic maxi-scooter for quick urban transport and spirited commuting rather than outright performance riding. |
| Rider Fit | Its low 800mm seat height and light dry weight around 139kg make it accessible and easy to manage for shorter or less physically strong riders. |
| Character | Blends scooter convenience with sporty styling, upside-down forks, and disc brakes, giving it a lively, engaged feel around town. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited for highway touring, passenger comfort over long distances, or any off-road use given its street-oriented tyres and limited suspension travel. |
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