Gilera DNA 125cc Apr '02 (02) For Sale.

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Bike Year: Apr '02 (02) Description: gilera dna 125 12 months mot 12 months tax clean & tidy good condition new front & rear brake pads ready to ride Price: £850
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '01 (51)
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I am 16 and bought my Gilera dna a few weeks ago, have only ridden it up and down a local quiet road and it flies like a beast, but one day (when it was raining) i took it out and went to go and instead of it changing gear at 7000 rpm, it went up to 11,000 rpm and would not go any faster, is this a big problem and if so how much would it cost? email me at alexwinskill@hotmail.com if you know. Cheers
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alex9394 on 14/03/2010
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Gilera DNA 50cc Apr '01 (Y)
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"The scooter that thinks it's a motorcycle" was one of the advertising lines Gilera used. Why would you have one? Well, it's the looks. The Gilera DNA range was deliberately styled to look like a sports bike with a steel wrap-around frame designed to look like a sports bike (grey painted to look like aluminium in the half-light) swoopy bodywork, twin headlights, what looks like a petrol tank between the rider's knees and motorbike rear. But the inner parts are conventional scooter - in 50cc form that means a water-cooled 2-stroke motor, automatic clutch and gearing for twist 'n' go riding, small wheels and brakes operated at the handlebar.

So what do you get? Restricted they were said to do just over 30mph. You are hardly likely though a few years after Gilera stopped making DNAs to find a restricted one today. That takes you to the next question: how was the restriction done? The simplest way keeps the original carburettor, airbox and exhaust and takes a DNA to 50mph. More can be wrung out of the little engine, but you need to test ride to see how well it was done. It can be a mess leading to no performance and lots of noise.

So for performance: you should get 50mph on the flat without a head wind and the riding position gets you crouched down to help. Acceleration should be up there with most 50cc 2-strokes, but not as nippy as lighter ones. Handling is better than some scooters owing to the good forks and riding position, but the scooter design with an engine whose weight is to the rear and the way the motor and wheel pivots on a rubber bush makes it less good than a conventional motorbike. (Check the swinging arm action for wear if the MoT is not new when you buy.)

Features: brakes are good (discs both ends), forks are beefy (not really needed on the 50, but the same were used on the DNA 180); headlights are good but the twin light look is a bit of a con as Gilera uses one side for dip and the other for full beam; the instruments are a digital display - nothing unusual now, but exciting 10 years ago. The petrol tank is a dummy one. Undo the lock and you can put some helmets inside, but not larger ones.

All in all the DNA is about style. It will probably outpace dad's 70s sports moped, whilst having electric starting, 12 volt lights and a proper oiling system. But at top speed a Honda C90 will outrun it and use half the fuel. But you won't be looking for a C90 as an alternative ride, will you - you'll be wanting real bike looks and something modern looking. As DNA 50s can be found taxed and tested in good order for £500, they are a bargain way to some cheap fun. If you buy a non-runner, parts are easy to get and everything fits straightforwardly. Simply buy with care - remembering they are plentiful.
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Magnette in London on 24/02/2010
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '02 (52)
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i had my gilera dna 50cc for 8 months i got it from a local dealer for £410 with only a few problems with it that once worked out i easily fixed myself like the bike kept cutting out on me after only a few metres i found out it was the fuel switch which i bought new for £11 from ebay also the fork seals had gone which are easy to do once you know how they work and just a bit of touch up paint an it was good as new. everything was great the bike handled good and it had a top speed of around 55mph great brakes. once everything was sorted i never had a problem with it. but sadly one day after pulling in behind a van in a dead end street the van reversed without lookin in his mirrors an knocked me off it i was ok but the bike was a write off. i am now looking for a new gilera dna a 125cc one now that i am 17
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samorogers on 14/10/2009
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Gilera DNA 125cc Sept '02 (52)
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a real head turner!!!!

had the bike for around 2 months now and i still love it!! windback and go is soo easy. no big problems as of yet just a little immobiliser fault that i was able to fix myself!!!

good points.. looks like a real bike from the front!!
have had so many offers for her,
often get other bikers giving me the nod, handles extremely nicely, had a race with a guy on a aprillia rs 125, and i was quicker round the corners :)my advantage is... i had no gears to think about.
i got a scorpion exhaust fitted when i bought mine,
so looks like a bike, rides like a bike, and sounds like a 400cc.

verdict... would reccomend to anyone whom wants a supersports 125, it may not go as fast but you wont regret it.
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daveslayerv1 on 17/07/2009
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '00 (X)
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my bike currently does 55mph how can i make it go 65-70?
can i derestrict the rpm clock?
wb a.s.a.p
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heelsy11 on 26/04/2008
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Gilera DNA 125cc Apr '02 (02)
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I recently downgraded to this 125cc, purely to make life easier.I take many short journeys and a VFR was too much!

I have found the DNA to be a fantastic run-around but also very easy to handle. The bike lacks nothing in pace even though its a 125, I have had the standard model at 80mph fairly easily.

After adjusting to the ride position the bike is suprisingly comfortable and the huge storage compartment in the 'tank' is a great feature. The ample 10 litre fuel capacity is good for 110-120 miles.

As with every bike, there are some downsides; the styling and colouring of all the models are more than questionable however as everything is plastic a scrape and a spray soon sorted that out.

The main problem with the bike is the cooling system, I have managed to slightly rectify the problem by removing the radiator's plastic covering and stripping some of the other plastics. Even after this has been done the engine stills heats up much to quickly and although not for prolonged periods, this can be frustrating.
I go through at least a 2 bottles of mixed coolant a month due to the rad spitting it out in disgust when it gets too hot! This is not an expensive habit however it is somewhat time consuming.

I fully recommend the aftermarket Scorpion exhaust system as the stock one is useless, it blows a hole in itself after 2000 miles and this is far to common, also it looks and sounds rubbish!

This bike does not like the wet weather!! And, God forbid you to use the headlight during the daytime as you'll flatten the battery! I am in the routine of driving round the block with no lights on before I park for the night through fear of it not starting come work time! I must say this is a problem and I can't recall how many times I've had to jump start the bike.

The final bad bit is the electronic display, after ~2000 miles everything apart from the speedo, odo, heat and petrol gauges stop working, e.g. clock, trip computer etc.
his is anoying yet purely cosmetic and has no effect on the bike.

In summary, this is a good all rounder for multi purpose use, and is suited to all. It handles and drives very well and is Ideal for a seasoned biker or a new learner. Finally, be sure to purchase jump leads and coolant!
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Tad in Eastbourne, East Sussex on 29/02/2008
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '02 (52)
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How do i derestrict my Gilera DNA 50cc ????
E-mail me pls a.s.a.p pls
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shauney in Telford, Shropshire on 31/07/2007
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '02 (52)
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I like gilera dna 50 but they dont like to be sat for any length of time if they are the left for any length they usualy need a service.
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katana in Preston, Lancashire on 17/03/2007
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Gilera DNA 50cc Sept '03 (53)
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wicked bike,same as alot of owners bored of 45mph,49tops.
how can i make it go around 60
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bizzle in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on 15/03/2007
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Gilera DNA 180cc Apr '02 (02)
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I first bought a Gilera DNA 180 about a year ago which broke down after a week. I had to leave it in a very dodgy area overnight and despite having a wheel-lock, it was stolen then recovered two days later (beyond economic repair). The replacement arrived 2 months later and though it had a blown fuse after a week, it's been a pleasure since, not a single fault after 1000 miles. Admittedly I have had my helmet stolen from it, and one night thieves broke in to steal the battery and fuses, but these are things that only happen once because you then make alternative arrangements as to where you keep it etc., and is more a factor of living in north London than the bike itself. Handling is great (better than Cagiva Mito anyway!), extremely practical and fast enough to beat nearly anything at the lights. What more do you need? My only criticism (and it is a small one) is the riding position which sometimes feels as though there's too much weight on your hands/handlebar. This may be more of a problem over very long distances (which is obviously not what this bike was designed for)
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 30/07/2002
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