Gilera Fuoco 500 vs Malaguti Spidermax RS500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Gilera Fuoco 500 (2016-2017) and the Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Gilera Fuoco 500 40 hp, Malaguti Spidermax RS500 40.4 hp.
Key figures
Power hp
- Gilera Fuoco 500 (2016-2017)40
- Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2016)40.4 (best)
Torque Nm
- Gilera Fuoco 500 (2016-2017)46.5
- Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2016)No data
Weight kg
- Gilera Fuoco 500 (2016-2017)260
- Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2016)204
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2016-2017 Remove |  2016 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Years | 2016-2017 | 2016 |
| Engine | 492.7 ccm (30.06 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection. EFI | 493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 492 cc | 493 cc |
| Power | 40 hp @ 7,250 rpm | 40.4 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest |
| Torque | 46.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | Not available |
| Transmission | Automatic, Dry centrifugal type with damping plugs, Chain (final drive) | Automatic, Dry clutch, Belt (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | belt |
| Weight | 260 kg (wet) | 204 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 760 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 14.5 LBest |
| Front suspension | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system. | Tele-hydraulic front fork, 41 mm stanchions |
| Rear suspension | Oscillating engine fixed to the frame with a swingarm and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers with four-position spring preload. | By swinging engine and double hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable preloading spring |
| Brake system | Not available | Not available |
| Front brake | Double disc. Two-piston caliper, 240 mm | Double disc. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers., 270 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Two-piston caliper, 240 mm | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers., 260 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-12 | 120/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-14 | 150/70-16 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.