It looks like Gilera was taking its’ racing version of the Saturno very serious. It was specifically created for “Super Mono” racing throughout Europe. A simple glance tells you there isn’t much in common with the Saturno road bike other than the name. These bikes were bumped up to 569cc’s and apparently some factory…
The Gilera Saturno 500 is a niche small motorbike with fantastic handling, looks and sound. This Red Mono doesn’t have much punch, but it’s a great bike for anyone who wants to learn how to ride into corners fast. Gilera Saturno 500 Bialbero with just 60 km in Germany Nothing is happening below about 6000…
What do you think of the pictures below ? Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 in Germany Aren’t these a beauty one next to the other ? It’s almost a shame to separate them. Well, the red one, apparently, must go. The Gilera Saturno is a 500cc single cylinder bike. On the scale it scores just 140…
This Saturno Bonanza is available on sale as a block or individuals. Originally wished by the Japanese importer the Saturno was born with a 350 cc engine. For the European market, Gilera increased the capacity to 500 cc and add a second over head camshaft. Hence the Bialbero name. The owner of this collection has…
Last year we have posted a few ads of the stunning Gilera Saturno 500. This bikes was born as a child between Japan and Italy (the idea came form the Japanese Gilera importer). The name Saturno came from the past and in particular from 1949 when the following single cylinder prototype was built: The modern…
The Gilera Saturno ranks second in my all time favorite single cylinder sport bikes and it ranks number one in the road legal category .-) This is the third model we have covered this year and the second one spotted in Switzerland. This time French is the language of choice when you’ll get in touch…
Looking for something really rare? Ever heard of an Italian bike built from an idea of the Japanese importer? How about lightweight is better than power…and how about classic looks remind us all of the style of the 60s? By now you might be wandering what the hell am I talking about…let’s play a little…
She’s Italian, Exotic And Single: 1991 Gilera Saturno Bialbero Boy, this is a a bike I didn’t expect to do a post on twice. The first Saturno Bialbera I posted was located in PA; unfortunately for us in the New World this bike is located in the Netherlands. You can’t be an isolationist though if you…