| Attribute | Gilera Nexus 500 2009 × | Suzuki Gladius 400 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Make | Gilera | Suzuki |
| Model | Gilera Nexus 500 | Suzuki Gladius 400 |
| Category | Scooter | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 460 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | 29.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 69 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Closed loop system with lambda sensor and three-way catalytic converter in exhaust pipe. Euro 3. | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Kayaba telehydraulic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Progressive POWER DRIVE, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel double disc, with floating calliper and two Brembo pistons 28 mm front left and two Brembo pistons 26 mm front right | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, fixed calliper, two 34 mm opposed pistons | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Double cradle trellis made of high-strength steel tubes | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-15 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-14 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 76 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,515 | 1,445 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 216 | 199 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 760 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 785 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2.8 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 14.5 |