Immediately after the War, Gilera’s 1940-designed racer entered production as a road-going machine with an overhead-valve, four-stroke single set in a frame with horizontally-sprung, friction-damped, swinging-arm rear suspension. In the late 1940s the factory built a limited number of Competizione versions of the Saturno, and this model resulted in the more highly developed San Remo racer that featured a more powerful engine, blade girder fork and full-width front hub. Ridden by major stars of the day, the San Remo established an enviable competition record, proving capable of beating multi-cylinder rivals around tighter circuits on numerous occasions.
Having been on static display in the MotoTalbott Museum in Carmel, California for some time, the bike has been re-commissioned to ready it for sale, but further fettling may be necessary before returning it to regular use.
Engine no. 268872
Frame no. 26176C
Location: Ventura, California
SOLD
