2001 Gilera Runner SP 180 review from United Kingdom
"Fast for a scooter, but poor quality build"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
New forks on recall.
Replacement auto choke under warranty.
Replacement seat under warranty.
Sticking centre stands.
Leaking LH fork seal.
Very poor fit & finish, corrosion on various parts and some bits fell off...
General comments?
Great around town for commuting, I didn't want a weedy 100, so went for this as a small, but powerful scooter for commuting through traffic. Very quick compared to other scooters at a max of 85mph, but totally weedy compared to the Triumph 1200 I had before this (no real surprise there).
Fit & finish are terrible, corrosion everywhere and it's garaged/cleaned regularly. Still hits 80mph on the clock, so not all bad. Needs constant TLC & not really up to the rigours of winter.
Handling is far too bouncy and very much point & squirt. Corners horribly due to the cheapo suspension components.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 4/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Handling marks | 2/10 |
| Braking marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Triumph Trophy 1200 |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2005 |