| Attribute | Gilera Nexus 500 2006 × | Borile B500 Ricki × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2015 |
| Make | Gilera | Borile |
| Model | Gilera Nexus 500 | Borile B500 Ricki |
| Category | Scooter | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Engine details | - | GM speedway engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 460 | 487 |
| Power (kw) | 29.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 69 | 78 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Driveline | - | Norton transmission |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection | Electronic |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge type | Dry |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Two-way catalytic converter | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Kayaba telehydraulic fork | Upside down fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload | Dual shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-15 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-14 | 4.50-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,515 | 1,480 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 216 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 101 | 122 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2901 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,150 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 815 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | - |