Excellent torsional and flexural rigidity has been built in at all stages of the development and road testing process, to deliver an amazing sense of control. The Gilera GP 800 corners like a sports motorcycle, reaching angles of lean of 45° while still delivering neutral handling and amazing road holding.

With its new steering angle greater than the previous version, the GP800 acquires manoeuvrability when starting off and in city riding. The generous power of the GP 800’s
engine demands a superbly rigid chassis. Simulations and road tests have demonstrated that the GP 800 has a coefficient of stability at full power similar to a motorcycle and almost twice as high as a conventional scooter.

What truly stands out in the stationary view of the GP 800 are the new flexible coupling and the powerful swingarm now painted black to embellish the vehicle and accentuate its lines. This impressive component symbolises how the Piaggio Group has drawn on its experience in motorcycle design in developing the amazing GP 800. The swingarm is in cast aluminium and is secured directly to the
side plates of the frame. It is damped by suspension linkages that are dominated by a horizontally mounted, lateral hydraulic monoshock absorber, adjustable to seven different preload settings. Reduced unsuspended mass and a generous 133 mm of rear wheel travel ensure excellent suspension performance.

The front wheel fork, also in aluminium, is now black and has 41 mm stanchions. Once again, stability and safety, even under harsh braking, are at a level never previously found on any scooter.

The hollow five spoke wheels, 16” at the front and 15” at the rear, are manufactured from aluminium alloy in a lost core, gravity casting process to minimise unsuspended mass and guarantee motorcycle-type precision handling. Overall performance is also helped by standard equipment radial tyres, 120/70 at the front and 160/60 at the rear.

GILERA STYLE

The Gilera GP 800 amazes even when stationary. It is a display of power, matchless technology, technical and stylistic solutions that (also) seem to aim at attracting admiring glances.

The body is totally innovative for a scooter. Alternating concave and convex surfaces and a clever use of reflection confers a unique sense of dynamism. The unique style of the GP800 and its aggressive profile are accentuated by the new black paintwork of the plastic panels, which previously were pigmented: This touch of sportiness starts from the rear in the elegant shade of black, and decorates the license plate holder and passenger grab handles. It is a refinement of style that runs along the entire length of the
vehicle to invade the main tunnel and then go up to cover all of the leg shield back plate.The lower part of the handlebar is now the same colour as the vehicle, an embellishment that the rider will totally enjoy.

Seen from the front, the GP 800 seems to divide the air and attack the road. In contrast, the tail is streamlined and slender, distinguished by graceful air vents and terminating in an original double LED tail light with obvious sporting pretensions.

The GP 800 reveals its exclusive style in the care and attention lavished on every little detail, in the very best Italian traditions. Nothing is left to chance: from the exquisite sporty design of the pressed aluminium handlebars and removable passenger footrest platforms to the brand-new saddle upholstery materials, which now takes in the new, extremely comfortable stabilus, a
saddle support system that makes it easier to open the saddle and give it stability after it is lifted; the reduced difference in height between the rider and passenger's portions increases riding comfort and vehicle control when riding in two. The Gilera GP 800 has made a change with new enhancements under the seat: the new shiny steel fueltank cap is more elegant and modern; also the mat lining the bottom of the spacious helmet compartment, which can hold a flip up helmet, is new, making its cleaning simpler and more practical while protecting the objects stored inside.

The GP 800’s dashboard, which combines analogue and digital instruments, is generous and elegant, as a scooter of this class demands. The easy to read, classical rev counter and speedometer are accompanied by a fuel gauge. The LCD display incorporates a total odometer, two trip counters and a clock, and displays outside temperature, distance travelled on reserve, a service LED and an engine coolant temperature gauge. Information on the LCD display can be selected quickly and easily from a mode button behind the right hand control block.

Completing the instrument panel is a set of warning lights for the following functions: turn indicators, oil pressure, fuel reserve, high beam lights, injection check, hazard light and parking brake engaged. A LED in the middle of the speedometer flashes when the electronic antitheft system with engine immobilizer is engaged.