2000 Gilera Runner SP 180 review from United Kingdom
"One deep barrel of astounding fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Not much really, speedo cable went, er loose spark plug cap (I'm trying!), yep, that's it,
General comments?
This is one best kept secret! Ignorance and dismissive remarks like 'moped', and 'chickenchaser' are met with a wry smile if you own a 180 SP, because you know, that they simply don't know what the 'ped' can do.
Embarrassing litre bike riders who should have spent more time honing their craft on one of these rather than shouting "I've got a big one! and a leather suit to match... Look!". Because while they wobble round roundabouts and anything else that ain't dead straight, where they open up as if to display prowess and roar past, that 'scooter' is still up their chuff 20 miles later, embarrassing them again, round the outside, reading 80, and the familiar upright roar happens over again. Let him go, as you chill steady 60, you've made the point, and besides, who's lesson is it next? Sunday morning hunting has never been such fun.
Recommended reviews
| Fast for a scooter, but poor quality build |
| A nippy little runaround |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB600F Hornet |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2008 |