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Gilera Runner 180
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Average Ratings for Gilera Runner 180

  • Build quality3.3 stars
  • Reliability4 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4 stars
  • Overall Rating3.2 stars

11 Reviews For Gilera Runner 180

  • mikebikekite Rank: Lance Corporal 4th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: It's quick and makes you laugh.


    Bad Points: Fuel economy. All the local yoofs want to steal it.


    General comments: I normally ride big bikes but was given a Gilera Runner while my BMW GS 1200 was being repaired. At first I was a bit embarrased about being on a scooter - 10 minutes later I couldn't stop laughing. I was amazed how much fun this thing was, . When I gave it back to the garage I just went straight out and bought one for myself.I owned it for 5 years, rode it every day and pretty much every day it was involved in some form of race. There was something gratifying about racing a sub 200cc scooter against a group of 600cc race bikes and knowing you'd most likely win. Bad points were the fuel economy (which was appalling), you'd also want to chain it to a police dog if you intended parking it anywhere at night. Storage wasn't great. The handling wasn't as good as some scoots (my current Vespa GTS 250 is better). Only one disk brake up front which meant the forks twisted slightly under extreme braking. And may eventually blow up but who cares - at least you'll look always back fondly on your time with this bike.It's a shame manufacturers can't produce something similar now - I understand that 2 stroke is out but perhaps just taking the engine from a Honda SH300i, adding a turbo and fitting it into an Italjet dragster frame might work.

  • Guest 7th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    So sluggish off the mark and at traffic lights my sons Aprilla 50 two stroke (unrestricted) beats it. I doesn't matter that water leaks out of the radiator if you fill it to the mark but it shouldn't. It is just not well put together.
    The stickers blew off in the wind and the overall quality is rubbish. What ever happened to the old model!

  • runnerchappie 20th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I knew I ' d get along with this scoot, but I never thought I ' d LOVE it! Every ride is a buzz, I find myself out just for ridings sake, like I used to on my Hornet, (another stonking little bike capable of more than it has a right to be...) the unaware still think it's just a scoot, but the SP180 is much more than they'll ever know, until they wonder what is overtaking them round the outside of the roundabout and disappears up the road!

  • chaosthejoker 1st May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had mine for 4 years, for use in summer, always starts first time after winter break. Slighty tuned and very quick 80 plus.

  • Guest 25th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This bike was my dream for a while and when I finally got my Gilera Runner the front wheel didn't touch the floor. This is a good bike for people who get a buzz on miles of wheelies or the power of overtaking in traffic.

  • mattybatty Rank: Sergeant 23rd Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Excellent bike, generously sized fuel tank that used to last for ages, used this on mud-tracks to motorways, always performed well with no trouble, in the time I had it, it never missed a beat and never went wrong, amazing acceleration, would easily leave behind geared 125s and other scooters.

  • HOOT 2nd Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This Gilera Runner 180 bike is great to wheelie! The front lifts so easy and both mine with minor mods, hits a true 90+. That's off the clock!
    Engine bushes go every 1500km but it might just be the way I ride. This bike doesnt handle round any corner well.
    However, get one of these bikes and get on one wheel, that is what these 180s are for!

  • Styve100 Rank: Sergeant 29th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have had 2 Gilera Runner 180s and loved every minute, the ride is so entertaining. I took to scooters after a major accident rendered me unable to handle my BMW any more, I missed 2 wheels so tried a scooter, had one now for nearly 6 years.
    The 180 is brilliant, doesn't like ticking over from cold just get on and ride, the weight is very good. Acceleration is entertaining and leaves anything on the road. A good selection of tuning stuff is available too if you want more go. Bad points are fue ...

  • gianstrabo Rank: Corporal 22nd Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have only test-driven this scooter, so my experience is limited to a 8km journey. However going from my current 50cc ride to this beast was quite a step. Upon straddling the rather highish seat (I'm 5'10" and its still high), I can get myself on with the ball of each foot touching the ground comfortably, but once up and running the position is very stable, as the bike has most of its heavy components near the centre and bottom of the frame, so it handles more like a motorbike than a scooter. T ...

  • jimhill 14th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    From buying the Gilera Runner 180 Scooter brand new Until my 180 got nicked I used it from time to time around central London with only one trip to Brighton. just over 3 years approx 1500 miles. During that time it required new throttle cable, battery, speedo instrument cluster, in addition the cylinder head came loose causing the coolant to be lost. My complaint of poor handling was never adressed by the dealer another dealer cited sticking forks. Good riddance

  • Newsomef Rank: Lance Corporal 9th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned this Gilera Runner 180 FXR Sport Scooter for the past three years and I have riden it from Auckland to Queenstown in New Zealand and ride it on weekend trips with Friends who have rather large Italian bikes. Although I can not do the speeds of theirs I can how ever easily get 130kms/ph from the gilera with not to much twitching from it. Has a well padded seat for the long journey and this is one good looking scooter.
    I have used the bike around Auckland city NZ to and from work in ...