Gilera Fuoco Centenario vs Ducati 500 GTL (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera Fuoco Centenariostacks up against the Ducati 500 GTL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera Fuoco CentenarioDucati 500 GTL
Model year20091976
Price$7,547
Engine493 cc497 cc
Horsepower35 hp
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Gilera Fuoco Centenario vs Ducati 500 GTL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera Fuoco Centenario and the Ducati 500 GTL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera Fuoco Centenario brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati 500 GTL counters with 35 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: