c.1956 Gilera 499cc Saturno Corsa Piuma Racing Motorcycle
Engine no. 26922

In the late 1940s Gilera built a limited number of Competizione versions of their 500cc Saturno roadster, and this model resulted in the more highly developed San Remo racer that featured a more powerful engine, blade girder fork and full-width front hub. Ridden by major stars of the day, the San Remo established an enviable competition record, proving capable of beating multi-cylinder rivals around tighter circuits on numerous occasions. The design's next development, the Corsa, arrived in 1951 boasting a revised engine with increased finning and a larger sump. A telescopic front fork and conventional hydraulically damped rear shock absorbers made their first appearance on this model, giving rise to the name Piuma (feather) because of the ease of handling these advances conferred. This Gilera racer is presented in restored condition. No documents.

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