BHP of a Gilera Runner 180cc 2-Stroke??

[nick_surty]

hi guys, im doing my restricted bike course in september (my 17th birthday) and im after a Gilera Runner 180 (2-Stroke) but not sure if it will be over 33bhp.
iv heard that the Aprillia RS125 pushes out about 33bhp so im a bit baffeled!!

thanx for any help

Nick

[VFR400UK]

I think 33bhp would be a bit optimistic

21bhp is more likely given the fact that it is designed as a commuter with reliability and a usable power.

[divuk83]

Its actually about 17hp at the wheel on a standard 180 jogger.

Dave

[haGGard]

Really? Is that all??

I heard a standard Runner 125 SP makes 14hp at the wheel. Only 3hp more?
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[dodsi]

Should be good for a top speed of 150mph and a 0-60 of 3.2 seconds...

...or so most scooterists will try and convince you.

[The#Doctor#]

If your doing your restricted bike test why not get bike and not a scooter, a gs 500 or something similar will piss all over a gilera 180 and is alot cheaper and alot less emarassing than riding something that is trying to be a bike but isn't quite there
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[Kye]

180 scooter will obliterate a GS500 around town, stop being a prick, he asked a simple question and doesn't want nobs like you telling him what bike he should have.

Why don't you get a 1000RR instead of you're 600 thats *trying* to be a sportsbike but just quite isn't?


125 Runner SP is quoted at 12bhp @ wheel
180 Runner SP is quoted at 16.5bhp @ wheel
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[Kye]

couple of grand? 180's are no longer made new and you can pick up fine examples for around £800.

Have you ever riden one?
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[VFR400UK]

I have and i can't say i noticed any difference from a 125 ped.

The guy is asking about power for a reason, because he wants some!

You might aswell stick with a 125 on L plates before your test, then stay with it afterwards untill you want to move onto a commuter bike or sports bike.

[The#Doctor#]

[divuk83]

[Keen]

I always heard the 2 stroke runner 180 was a great laugh, if I had to have a scooter it would be that one.

But is there any reason why you don't fancy a geared bike? any 125cc 2 stroke would out perform the runner on all counts.
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[G]

£800 then, still a lot of money for me.

I haven't ridden that model, I have ridden a few other scooters.

[sickpup]

[nick_surty]

OK thanx very much guys! i got my answer so yeah il be getting a 180 then. i have a Runner 50 at the moment, and just love the feel and handling of it...... but getting to the stage where i need that extra "boost" out of it!

i will definately be getting a geared bike when im about 19, iv ridden me dads R1 and stuff so will get one. but for now, im in to peds!! and yeah, iv been on a mates gilera 172cc... tuned to the bollocks... they are very fun!!

ride safe guys

[The#Doctor#]

[dodsi]

I have ridden my uncles brothers fathers sisters brothers turbo busa.

But as I am 16 I only ride a ped'

[Type_Mo]

He is 16 people and he has ridden bigger bikes on private land ok. I have seen him ride an RS125 and an R1!
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[mistergixer]

How about a 125/180 Italjet Dragster?
Same engine and much better looks IMO.
Just be careful about the electrics - I took Italjet to court(and won) over a 'Friday special' they sold me.
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[dodsi]

Yeah, and I have ridden that turbo busa too!

you calling me a liar now? innit?

Just because I have a ped' dont mean I cant ride my uncles brothers fathers sisters brothers turbo R1

[houlsby]

dods, i did actually ride my uncles r1 when i was 16 if you cannot recall me telling you. it was a bad experiance and i almost crashed it.

gilera dna scooter are ok if you want a wheelie machine or town ped, otherwise id get an rs250 or other small cc bike. im currently on an rs125 now. there nothing but a pain in the arse m8. but i still lo ve it

[Dom_]

lol just to add to the argument, i own a ped (rs50) and i have ridden busas/R1's/zx12s the lot, maybe only at 15mph, but i still rode them. Working for DK has its benefits.

[nick_surty]

lol cheers MO! wen u gettin ur gixxer 400 then m8?? il see you down the cruize on sunday

[Yoshi]

Well I'm 16 and to be honest if I didn't have my Aprilia RS50 (derestricted) or the option of buying one of the other (derestricted) geared 50s - TZR, Rieju RS2, GPR, Mito, NSR, RX, or any 50 supermotos then I would stick to a pedalbike until I could get a proper bike licence because I would rather pedal than go around on a scooter!

They look muppety, are boring to ride, slow, lack road presence (dangerous) and you are branded a chav when you ride them.

Plus in the "who has ridden most bikes when they are young" competition, I have ridden TS50, RS50, CRF450(round a MX track), crappy old Honda 100, CBR600, ZX9R Ninja, Busa and a Big ass Harley V-twin (not sure which one, not into Harleys much!) And my minimoto!!

So yeah... Dont get a scoot, get a real bike and enjoy it!!

Matt
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