Quattro Cilindri Sidecar

Quattro Cilindri Sidecar

1956

History

Competition Gilera Sidecar 500 Four Cylinder was constructed as a unique piece and has been restored by brothers Luigi and Piero Frigerio with a particular carefulness and accuracy. this motorcycle is distinguished from the others by its two-year consecutive victories in 1956 and 1957of the Grand Prix of Nations in Monza. its technical characteristics make it an exceptional model with reduced double cradle chassis (superior and inferior) and shortened “Gilera” type telescopic fork. tha saddle is lengthened to facilitate the passenger’s acrobatic evolutions during international races. on this model, pilot Albino Milani and his brother Rossano reached 190 km/h, breaking 160 km/h in the Monza circuit. The 1957 season, which is well known both for Gilera Sidecar’s triumphal success and for Gilera, Moto Guzzi and Mondial’s decision to retire from racing, closes a 40-year epoch of Arcore’s motorcycle factory official presence throughout the world’s circuits.

Tech Specs

Engine four cylinder and 4-stroke

Displacement 499,49 cc

Max Speed 160 km/h

Suspensions telescopic fork in front; oscillating fork at rear with hydraulic dampers

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