Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli is a practical automatic scooter suited for urban commuters seeking reliable daily transportation. Powered by a 292cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 22.4 horsepower, it offers smooth acceleration and fuel efficiency. Best known for its user-friendly automatic transmission and accessible performance, it represents affordable European scooter engineering.
2009
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Dry centrifugal type |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Torque | 23.00 |
| Power | 22.40 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 292.00 ccm (17.82 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds) |
Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Closed loop system with lambda sensor and three-way catalytic converter in exhaust pipe |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons |
| Front brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/60-14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-15 |
| Rear suspension travel | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload |
| Front suspension travel | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Frame type | Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1287 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Red, black, gray |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
22.4 hp
Peak Power
9.5s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track15%
City82%
Cornering55%
Daily Riding78%
Touring58%
Passenger55%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suitable for riders of nearly any experience level, including those upgrading from smaller scooters, thanks to its automatic transmission and manageable performance. |
| Purpose | Designed primarily as a sporty, maxi-style urban commuter that can also handle occasional longer rides. |
| Rider Fit | A moderate seat height and manageable dry weight make it accessible to riders of average and smaller stature without being intimidating. |
| Character | A stylish, sport-tinged scooter with maxi-scooter road manners, offering decent stability and a confident, sporty riding position rather than outright performance. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited for off-road use, high-speed touring, or riders seeking strong outright acceleration or track-level performance. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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