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50ccSHOOTOUT<br />
50ccSHOOTOUT<br />
GILERA<br />
0-30mph<br />
DNA<br />
7.94 sec<br />
RRP<br />
£1999<br />
IGGY SAYS:<br />
If you think the CPI is suffering from an<br />
identity crisis then the DNA needs<br />
counselling! The Gilera DNA caused a stir<br />
when it was first released in 2001 and you<br />
can’t argue with the fact that no matter how<br />
you look at it, it’s more motorbike than<br />
scooter, but the DNA has found its own niche<br />
market and has helped to pave the way for<br />
the larger capacity twist and go hybrids of the<br />
future, good news as far as I’m concerned.<br />
I think the styling of the DNA is starting to<br />
look a bit dated now, especially when it’s put<br />
up against some of the sporty new models<br />
like the GP1 and GTR and it’d be nice to see<br />
a revamp before too long. As a fine handling<br />
machine though the Gilera comes up trumps<br />
and will appeal to anybody who’s more<br />
inclined to ride a bike rather than a scooter.<br />
I like the riding position and feel of<br />
this machine. It corners well, stops well<br />
and from a standing start it’s no couch<br />
potato either. It took less than eight<br />
seconds to reach an indicated 30mph<br />
which puts it into a respectable second<br />
position out of the nine machines we<br />
tested. If you’re looking for something<br />
slightly different to a scooter but<br />
with all the ‘twist and go’<br />
practicalities and ease of use that<br />
goes with them (for instance, a<br />
lockable helmet bay is cleverly<br />
hidden underneath the tank which<br />
means the seat height can be kept<br />
nice and low, good news for shorter<br />
riders) then the DNA is certainly worth<br />
checking out.<br />
56 NOVEMBER 05
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