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General information |
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Model
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Piaggio B 500 |
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Year model
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2005 |
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Type
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Scooter |
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Rating
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3.9 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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460.0 ccm (28.07 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Effect
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39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
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Torque
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43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
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Top speed
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160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
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Compression
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10.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electronic inductive discharge ignition integrated with fuel injection |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Clutch
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Centrifugal |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double cradle, high strength tubular steel lattice |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic hydraulic fork, stem Ø 41 mm |
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Front wheel travel
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90 mm (3.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Engine unit acts as swinging arm, with two dual-effect hydraulic dampers, helical springs adjustable to four positions of pre-load |
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Rear wheel travel
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90 mm (3.5 inches) |
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Front tire
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110/70-16 |
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Rear tire
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150/70-14 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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260 mm (10.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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213.0 kg (469.6 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2063 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2215 mm (87.2 inches) |
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Overall width
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700 mm (27.6 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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13.20 litres (3.49 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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