| Attribute | Gilera Nexus 250 2008 × | Piaggio X9 Evolution 250 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2007 |
| Make | Gilera | Piaggio |
| Model | Gilera Nexus 250 | Piaggio X9 Evolution 250 |
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 244 | 249.4 |
| Power (kw) | 16.4 | 21.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 22.2 | 20.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 60 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge | Inductive |
| Clutch | Dry centrifugal type | Automatic centrifuge type |
| Lubrication system | - | Separate with automatic mixer |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Closed loop system with lambda sensor and three-way catalytic converter in exhaust pipe | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | elescopic hydraulic fork with ö 35 mm shafts; | Telehydraulic fork, |
| Rear suspension | Double hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring preload | Twin effect hydraulic absorbers with preload adjusters |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 260 mm, two-piston floating caliper | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 240 mm, caliper with two opposite pistons | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes | Double cradle, high resistance steel pipe structure |
| Front tyre | 120/70-14 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-14 | 140/60-14 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 94 | 90 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 76 | 83 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,530 | 1,500 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0943 | 0.1162 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,050 |
| Overall width (mm) | 780 | 700 |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | - |