The SP has a 12 l (2.6 imp gal 3.2 US gal) petrol tank, the battery is stowed under the seat and it has a rear disc brake. The biggest difference between the FX (FXR) and the SP is the FX had a 9 l (2.0 imp gal 2.4 US gal) petrol tank and battery stowed near the spark plug and a rear drum brake. In 1998, the 125 cc (7.6 cu in) FX Runner was introduced which had the same styling as the 50cc.
The direct injection Runner Purejet 50 was released in 2003 with lower emissions. The colour scheme was also revised with the release of the Runner 50SP. The 50cc model went through a number of revisions in 1998, a rear disc brake was added with the Gilera Runner 50DD (Double Disc). The first incarnation of the Gilera Runner was a 50 cc that was released in 1997 in Europe. The 125, 180 and 250cc models were not restricted. All 50 cc Runner models were restricted to 28 mph (45 km/h) to comply with European law. The model range was revised in 2005 with an all new model introduced in 2009.
The Runner was initially only available with two stroke engines with 125 cc and 180 cc four stroke versions arriving in 1998 and the larger two stroke versions phased out. It is noted for its unusual style, high performance and good handling. The Gilera Runner is a scooter manufactured by Italian company Piaggio under the Gilera brand, designed by Luciano Marabese of Marabese Design Srl. Two-stroke water cooled 50 cc (3.1 cu in), 125 cc (7.6 cu in), 180 cc (11 cu in), singleįour-stroke water cooled 125 cc (7.6 cu in), 180 cc (11 cu in), 200 cc (12 cu in) four valve SOHC singleīelt-driven continuously variable transmission (CVT)