Cagiva DNA - anyone ever ridden one?

[Bob]

I've wondered what they are like, ever since I first saw them when they were launched in the UK.

They seem to me like an ideal machine for 'local riding', by which I mean nipping round the local roads, maybe picking up a spot of shopping.

I've heard handling on them is supposed to be decent - and as a local tool, automatic gearing has to be fine (lets face it, working up and down the 'box' in pack traffic is a bore).

So... does anyone have any first-hand experience of riding one? If so, then 'Wots it like Mister?'

[NordieBoy]

So... does anyone have any first-hand experience of riding one? If so, then 'Wots it like Mister?'

Well, if you search the web for "Gilera DNA" you may find what you're looking for.

http://fran.nelson.geek.nz/motorbikes/gilera/road/compact-1.jpg

[SPman]

A "bikie scooter" or a "scootery bike"?

[R6_kid]

i think it comes in a 250 model, so a scootery bike. Still looks pretty cool if ya ask me, i wish my 85 suzi had that styling :2guns:

[Bob]

Well, if you search the web for "Gilera DNA" you may find what you're looking for.

True - but what I wanted to hear was the opinion of someone who'd ridden and/or owned one, rather than finding a 'professional' review on a corporate website.

So I was hoping someone here may have thrown a leg over one.

[NordieBoy]

True - but what I wanted to hear was the opinion of someone who'd ridden and/or owned one, rather than finding a 'professional' review on a corporate website.

So I was hoping someone here may have thrown a leg over one.

It was more of a comment that Gilera would get you more of a result than Cagiva.

I'm biased though :)

[moko]

Bob,I know a place in Devon that`ll do you a brand new one for £1495,free delivery anywhere in the U.K. and they`ll even let you bung it on your credit card,e-mail me if you`re interested.I parked up next to one yesterday and they look really neat,seen quite a few buzzing around.

[moko]

Meant to say,that price is for the 180,125 is dearer for some reason.A lot of interest-free credit card deals around at the moment so well-worth thinking about.

[Bob]

It was more of a comment that Gilera would get you more of a result than Cagiva.

I'm biased though :)

You have a point there! :whistle:

[NordieBoy]

Meant to say,that price is for the 180,125 is dearer for some reason.

The DNA and Runner use the same motor.
The 125's are faster and easier t hot up than the 180's.

:shifty:

[NordieBoy]

Some more pics in my Gilera Road section...

http://fran.nelson.geek.nz/motorbikes/gilera