Gilera CB1

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Gilera CB1
Manufacturer Gilera
Parent company Piaggio
Production1975-1989
Assembly Arcore, Italy
Successor Gilera Trend
Class Moped
Engine 49.77 cm³ Two-stroke air-cooled
Top speed40 km/h
Power 1.0 kW
Transmission 4-speed manual
Tires 2.5x17”
Wheelbase 1164 mm
DimensionsL: 1782 mm
W: 702 mm
H: 1090 mm
Weight63 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity4.5L (of which 0.7L reserve)
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The Gilera CB1 is a moped produced by the Italian manufacturer Gilera from 1975 to 1989.

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History

It was equipped with a classic single-cylinder 2-stroke 49 cm3 air-cooled engine. Unlike other mopeds of its generation it was equipped with a 4-speed gearbox and a vertical cylinder in chromed aluminum with crank start and the classic final chain drive.

The engine was derived from the engines of the road, cross and trial models, more robust and performing than those that equipped the other main Piaggio Group mopeds (Gilera CBA, Piaggio Si, Ciao, Boxer and Bravo) equipped with the classic single-speed horizontal cylinder. [1]

The tank was built inside the twin-tubular frame, designed by the designer Paolo Martin, as well as the Gilera CBA.

It featured a robust and complete suspension system with a hydraulic telescopic fork at the front and a pair of rear hydraulic shock absorbers. 17" front wheel and 16" rear wheel.

The braking system consisted of two drum brakes with lever at the front and pedal for the rear brake.

The lighting system was manageable from the handlebar, with double click position/low beam. [2]

It was initially marketed in the short saddle and spoked wheels version. Subsequently, on the second series, the long folding saddle and light alloy wheels with larger brake drums were introduced as an option.

The third series of 1982 was aesthetically updated with square shaped headlights, mudguards in the same color, exhaust and saddle of different shape, while maintaining the same mechanical setting of the previous versions.

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References

  1. "Nuovo ciclomotore Gilera di alta classe" (in Italian). 16 November 1975. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. "GILERA, un nuovo ciclomotore" (in Italian). 14 November 1975. Retrieved 29 April 2022.