Gilera are known world-wide for their fabulous four-cylinder racers, as piloted by the likes of Geoff Duke, Bob McIntyre, Libero Liberati and others.
But the Arcore factory, which started producing bikes c. 1910 also produced 500cc Single racers, Saturno, Sanremo, Piuma and Bailbero, which saw service in solo and sidecar forms. They also produced a jewel-like 125 GP racer ridden by Romolo Ferri.
The 250 GP machines from 1992-1993 are also featured, together with the new-generation Piuma.
Foreword is by ex-works rider Umberto Massetti
Author Raymond Ainscoe is a contributor to numerous classic bike magazines.
Gilera are known world-wide for their fabulous four-cylinder racers, as piloted by the likes of Geoff Duke, Bob McIntyre, Libero Liberati and others.