The sportiest scooter of all time speeds further
ahead.
Gilera Nexus, the most motorcycle-inspired scooter on the
market, has just got even better. Elegantly racy new styling and
new technical content spread its spectacular performances over an
even wider range of use.
And the Nexus range has doubled: the new Nexus 250 (not
currently available in Australia) brings all the sport appeal of
Gilera to the medium displacement.
"A scooter that rides like a bike" is the best way to sum up the
Nexus. In 2003, Gilera revolutionised the world of scooters with
the Nexus. This 500cc super scooter took a single-cylinder
electronic injection engine and added cycle parts that had never
been seen before on a scooter - engine fixed firmly to the tubular
steel frame, adjustable rear height, a progressive rear shock
absorber and a forward-oriented riding position for total control.
The result is steering precision and road grip worthy of a
supersport bike.
The Gilera Nexus thereby created a new class of scooter,
suitable for everyday use but capable of offering unrestricted
riding pleasure when the road leads out of town into curves and
varying surfaces.
Nearly three years later, with over 6,000 vehicles sold, the
Gilera Nexus has been given a complete makeover. A new fairing and
major improvements to the cycle parts make for increased rider
comfort, widen the scope of the scooter's use and make it a
pleasure to ride on the daily commute as well as winding
out-of-town roads.
A totally new Nexus accompanies the new version of the 500cc:
the Gilera Nexus 250, which brings all the sport appeal of Gilera
to the medium displacement category. Equipped with the powerful,
snappy QUASAR 250 electronic injection engine, which is fully
compliant with the upcoming Euro 3 standards, the Gilera Nexus 250
is definitely the raciest scooter in the quarter-litre class, a
displacement that is increasingly finding favour with European
buyers.
DESIGN. The Nexus 500 and Nexus 250: Sporty feel and
stylish looks
The style changes on the new Gilera range (500 and 250cc) are
aimed at emphasising the scooter's racy feel while improving
everyday-use features.
The frontal reveals the gutsy character of the Nexus: the new
central air intake, positioned between the headlights to underline
the scooter's aggressive look, is a strong design statement. No
fins or unnecessary decoration: just the thinnest of screens, in
pure racing tradition. The new Gilera logo, a stylish take on the
historic two-ring brand, has been placed just above the air
intake.
The rear view mirrors, now lighter and more minimalist, have
been removed from the frontal and placed on the handlebar. Two
aerodynamic deflectors have taken their place. Apart from
completing the frontal, the deflectors serve to protect the rider's
hands.
The front fairing has been lowered to give the frontal a
superbike touch.
The dashboard graphics are totally new and the key instruments
have been repositioned for better control of all functions. The new
graphics resemble those on a chronometer and red backlighting makes
the instruments easier to read.
The turn signals have also been repositioned. They are now
located on the side panels in front rather than on the rear view
mirrors as on the previous version. This contributes to the overall
lightness of the design and is more adapted to the avant-garde new
styling of the Gilera Nexus.
The seat is now 25 mm lower, with better styling and an improved
riding position. Special attention was paid to the ergonomics to
ensure a riding position and set-up that are now optimal for town
and sport use, proving that sport riding can be comfortable. A
slightly higher handlebar position also ensures increased comfort
on tougher rides.
The seat foam is well moulded for a perfect fit. The new seat
cover features innovative stitching and new colours. The SP
versions in particular have a new cover in micro-drilled material
for improved comfort and enhanced style, which the new colours also
highlight.
The restyled rear has a new set of lights - white instead of the
usual red plastics to add a modern touch in line with the turn
signals on the side panels.
Finally, the wheel rims are now painted a sporty Racing Black to
round off the eye-catching looks of this astonishing scooter.
GILERA NEXUS 500. The sportiest scooter extends its
range of use.
The Gilera Nexus 500 can be summed up in a few figures - weight
199 kg, 48 per cent in front and 52 per cent at the rear, moved by
a sophisticated single-cylinder 500cc four-stroke, four-valve,
liquid-cooled electronic injection engine that delivers over 40 bhp
worth of power and anticipates Euro 3 standards on licensed vehicle
emissions.
The cycle parts on the Gilera Nexus 500 provide some absolutely
original features, starting with a large front fork with 41-mm
shafts. The progressive Power Drive rear suspension and Direct Link
engine-frame fixing system add overall stiffness.
The leverage on the suspension of the new Nexus 500 has been
changed to provide softer progression for increased comfort on any
kind of road surface.
The result is progressive suspension that offers plush riding in
the first phase of wheel travel, absorbing small bumps more
effectively, and gets stiffer at the end of compression.
The same system permits the vehicle's geometrical set-up to be
completely adjustable, unlike any other scooter. The reaction point
has a patented length-altering switch as on sport bikes to vary the
height of the rear. This makes it possible to personalise the
vehicle for type of use and rider preference in just a few seconds
and without using any tools.
The front wheel has a 15-inch wheel rim with a 120/70 tyre. The
rear tyre is mounted on a 14-inch rim. Both are radial tyres. A
superb three-disc linked braking system with Brembo Serie Oro
calipers and instrumentation with a trip computer complete the
technical set-up of an exceptional scooter that offers unmatched
riding pleasure.
GILERA NEXUS 250. Nexus sport appeal in the 250cc
class.
The new Gilera Nexus 250 is far more than a mere entry-level
Nexus. It is the raciest two-fifty to hit the market. The Gilera
Nexus is set to be the scooter that offers the most enjoyable ride
in this popular displacement
The Gilera Nexus 250 is a scooter that speaks the language of
motorcycling, using all the style and comfort innovations of the
500cc version. The styling is modelled on superbikes, with a sport
look for every feature. Sporty but geared to rider protection and
comfort, the Nexus 250 is well-behaved on the daily commute to and
from work, revealing its exuberant nature when it takes to open
roads on weekend rides.
The engine is the new-generation four-stroke, four-valve,
liquid-cooled QUASAR 250 with electronic injection, which already
meets upcoming Euro 3 standards. With a 22 bhp power output and
torque of 21 Nm, the QUASAR gives the Gilera Nexus 250 speed,
acceleration and pick-up that perfectly suit town use as well as
medium-range trips while guaranteeing smooth running for pure
riding pleasure.
The Gilera Nexus 250 uses exactly the same frame as the 500cc, with
a reliable double shock absorber at the rear to enhance lightness
and build simplicity.
In front, the Nexus uses a traditional fork with 35mm
shafts.
The traditional sport bike-style braking system is made up of a
260 mm disc with a floating two-piston caliper in front and a 240
mm disc gripped by a caliper with opposite pistons on the rear
wheel.
The 14" wheel rims mount a 120/70 tyre in front and a sizeable
140/60 at the rear, a choice that suits the sporty nature of the
smaller Nexus.
The instrumentation and trip controls are the same ones used on
the 500cc, further proof of an uncompromising design
philosophy.
ACCESSORIES
The Gilera Nexus can be personalised with a wide range of
accessories:
- 42-litre top case that holds two full-face helmets for the
Nexus 500
- 32-litre top case for the Nexus 250
- Extended windscreen for more protection
- Electronic alarm
- Leg cover
- Vehicle cover
COLOURS
The new version of the Nexus comes in a totally new range of
colours.
A stylish Excalibur Grey offsets the aggressive
Graphite Black, both metallic shades that go
beautifully with the plastics and the frame. The sportier
SP version is painted a traditional Gilera
Red, with a section in black and
dedicated graphics. A dual-colour saddle on the SP
harmonises with the rest of the vehicle.